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Montgomery Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 932 students in Montgomery Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Montgomery Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
932 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Montgomery Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
858 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
109
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,002 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,411 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,002
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,411
$23,089
Best Montgomery Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: PK-6
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 7-12
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery Area SD School District?
Montgomery Area SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 932 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery Area SD School District?
Montgomery Area SD School District is ranked #205 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery Area SD School District?
92% of Montgomery Area SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery Area SD School District?
Montgomery Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Montgomery Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,411 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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