Top Rankings
Montour School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,058 students in Montour School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Montour School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
3,058 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Montour School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
57%
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
83 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
192 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
6%
14%
# White Students
2,528 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
83%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
240
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
248
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
242
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
231
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
238
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
256
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
233
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
205
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,402 is higher 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 $22,685 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,402
$23,649
Spending / Student
$22,685
$23,073
Best Montour School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 489-8300
Grades: K-4
| 1,191 students
Rank: #22.
Montour High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 Clever Rd
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Mc Kees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 490-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 936 students
Rank: #33.
David E Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 Gawaldo Dr
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Coraopolis, PA 15108
(412) 771-8802
Grades: 5-8
| 931 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montour School District?
Montour School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,058 students.
What is the rank of Montour School District?
Montour School District is ranked #45 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montour School District?
83% of Montour School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montour School District?
Montour School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Montour School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,685 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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