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#826 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 41% in state
Montgomery Pre K-8
Elementary School · Tri-city United School District · Montgomery, MN
A Tri-city United School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
101 2ND ST NE, Montgomery, MN 56069
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Pre K-8 score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montgomery Pre K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low28/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,919
Median home value
$254,900
Median rent
$893/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Holy Redeemer SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Le Center Pre K-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–8 | Not available | 385 | Compare → |
| Lonsdale Pre K-6Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tri-city United School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,717NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery Pre K-8 is listed in TRI-CITY UNITED SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Pre K-8
Montgomery Pre K-8 is a public elementary school in Montgomery, MN, part of Tri-city United School District, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Pre K-8
What grades does Montgomery Pre K-8 serve?
Montgomery Pre K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Montgomery Pre K-8?
Montgomery Pre K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Pre K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Pre K-8 is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Pre K-8 rank in MN?
Montgomery Pre K-8 ranks #826 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Montgomery Pre K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Pre K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Montgomery Pre K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Pre K-8 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Montgomery Pre K-8 a charter school?
No, Montgomery Pre K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery Pre K-8 a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Pre K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery Pre K-8?
46.0% of students at Montgomery Pre K-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Le Sueur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (507) 364-8119
- Area population (ZIP 56069)
- 4,948
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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