Montgomery Elementary School vs. Mercersburg Elementary School
Should I attend Montgomery Elementary School or Mercersburg Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Montgomery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Mercersburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Overview
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mercersburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
224 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1089 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
33
Grade 1 Students
41
54
Grade 2 Students
42
40
Grade 3 Students
23
37
Grade 4 Students
37
32
Grade 5 Students
42
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
95%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%