Serving 491 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Montana Street Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 82% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 78% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
64%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Montana Street Magnet School?
491 students attend Montana Street Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Montana Street Magnet School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montana Street Magnet School?
Montana Street Magnet School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montana Street Magnet School offer ?
Montana Street Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Montana Street Magnet School part of?
Montana Street Magnet School is part of Dothan City School District.
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