Top Rankings
Montgomery Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 940 students in Montgomery Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Montgomery Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
940 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Montgomery Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
1%
14%
# White Students
857 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
91%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
101
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
83
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
57
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
82
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
66
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
61
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,263 is less than the state median of $23,073. 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
$18,840
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,263
$23,073
Best Montgomery Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: 7-12
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Grades: PK-6
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 940 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area School District is ranked #134 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery Area School District?
91% of Montgomery Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,263 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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