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#1549 of 2,221 schools in MO
Montgomery City Elem.
Elementary School · Montgomery Co. R-ii · Montgomery City, MO
A Montgomery Co. R-ii elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
817 N HARPER ST, Montgomery City, MO 63361
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montgomery City Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montgomery City Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average455/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,091
Median home value
$180,000
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63361; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Jonesburg Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 162 | 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.
Montgomery Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery City Elem. is listed in MONTGOMERY CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery City Elem.
Montgomery City Elem. is a public elementary school in Montgomery City, MO, part of Montgomery Co. R-ii, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,549 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery City Elem.
What grades does Montgomery City Elem. serve?
Montgomery City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Montgomery City Elem.?
Montgomery City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery City Elem. is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery City Elem. rank in MO?
Montgomery City Elem. ranks #1,549 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Montgomery City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery City Elem. has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montgomery City Elem. a charter school?
No, Montgomery City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Montgomery City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery City Elem.?
53.2% of students at Montgomery City Elem. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (573) 564-2278
- Area population (ZIP 63361)
- 4,477
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63361; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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