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Montoursville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,709 students in Montoursville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Montoursville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,709 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Montoursville Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#149 out of 684 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
1,587 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
93%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
121
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
113
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
127
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
137
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,392 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,450
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,392
$23,073
Best Montoursville Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyter Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Spruce St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2614
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2614
Grades: K-4
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Route 87 Highway
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 435-0446
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 435-0446
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Rank: #44.
C E Mccall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Willow St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2441
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2441
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,709 students.
What is the rank of Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District is ranked #157 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montoursville Area School District?
93% of Montoursville Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Montoursville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,392 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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