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Overbrook Elementary School vs. Montrose Elementary School

Should you attend Overbrook Elementary School or Montrose Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Overbrook Elementary School
218 Oakwood Road
Charleston, WV 25314
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Montrose Elementary School
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Overbrook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Montrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Overbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Montrose Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
232 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Overbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Montrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Overbrook Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Montrose Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Overbrook Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Montrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#39 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
#77 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Overbrook Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Montrose Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in WV)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in WV)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in WV)
55-59%
(Top 10% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in WV)
21-39%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Overbrook Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Montrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Overbrook Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Montrose Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
15
Kindergarten Students
48
32
Grade 1 Students
47
35
Grade 2 Students
63
36
Grade 3 Students
69
37
Grade 4 Students
52
35
Grade 5 Students
58
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Montrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Montrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Montrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
77%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Montrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Overbrook Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Montrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Montrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Montrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(11-12 School Year Data)
8%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Overbrook Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Montrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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