Montgomery Creek Elementary

Montgomery Creek Elementary is a small rural school nestled in the heart of Montgomery Creek, California, located in Shasta County. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade students, this regular public elementary school currently has an enrollment of 86 pupils and employs five full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The academic performance at Montgomery Creek Elementary is reflective of the challenges faced by many rural schools, with MySchoolScout ranking it at 6.3 out of 10 and placing it in the 64th percentile among California's public elementary schools.

The school’s students show proficiency rates of 37% in ELA/Reading and 24% in Math across all grades. Despite these statistics, Montgomery Creek Elementary remains a vital part of its tight-knit community, providing essential educational services to local children. With room for improvement, the school continues to focus on student development and growth within its rural setting.

The surrounding area offers a peaceful environment where students can benefit from close relationships with teachers and classmates while enjoying the natural beauty of Shasta County.

With an enrollment of 86 students, Montgomery Creek Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Montgomery Creek Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.