Montrose Area Sd School District
School District · Montrose, Pennsylvania
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Montrose Area Sd?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Montrose Area Sd as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Choconut Valley EL Sch
Friendsville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lathrop Street EL Sch
Montrose · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Montrose Area Jshs
Montrose · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Pennsylvania rank
#73 of 494
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Pennsylvania avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,486
+$3,346 vs Pennsylvania median
District size
1,207 students
Smaller than Pennsylvania median
The short answer
Montrose Area Sd ranks #73 of 494 Pennsylvania districts by overall school rating. Montrose Area Sd's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Choconut Valley EL Sch (8.8/10), Lathrop Street EL Sch (7.5/10), and Montrose Area Jshs (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Montrose Area Sd schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Montrose Area Sd
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choconut Valley EL Sch | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lathrop Street EL Sch | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Montrose Area Jshs | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Montrose Area Sd
Montrose Area Sd is a Montrose, Pennsylvania school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $21,486 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Montrose Area Sd is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Choconut Valley EL Sch, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Montrose Area Sd students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Montrose Area Sd, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Montrose Area Sd with test data.
Schools in Montrose Area Sd
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Montrose
- Total Enrollment
- 1,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montrose Area Sd?
Montrose Area Sd has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Montrose Area Sd?
The average composite rating for Montrose Area Sd is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Montrose Area Sd?
Montrose Area Sd spends $21,486 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montrose Area Sd?
The average student-teacher ratio in Montrose Area Sd is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Montrose Area Sd?
Choconut Valley EL Sch is the highest-rated school in Montrose Area Sd with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Montrose Area Sd?
Across schools in Montrose Area Sd with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Montrose Area Sd compare to other districts in Pennsylvania?
Montrose Area Sd has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Pennsylvania by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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