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#82 of 863 schools in MS

Top 9% in state

I T Montgomery Elementary School

Elementary School · North Bolivar Cons School Dist · Mound Bayou, MS

A North Bolivar Cons School Dist elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 901 202 Martin L. King Drive, Mound Bayou, MS 38762

  • Math 50% vs MS 53% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MS 51% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.42 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.6% (2025 MAAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2025 MAAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAAP)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$15,277
Chronic Absenteeism20.8%

Students at I T Montgomery Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
53%(2025 MAAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MAAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where I T Montgomery Elementary School 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$32,105

Median home value

$78,800

Median rent

$572/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

42.2%

Poverty rate

46.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hayes Cooper Center for Math Sc TecEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–62.2 mi328Compare →
Brooks Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

North Bolivar Cons School Dist

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,277NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
46.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

I T Montgomery Elementary School is listed in NORTH BOLIVAR CONS SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About I T Montgomery Elementary School

I T Montgomery Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mound Bayou, MS, part of North Bolivar Cons School Dist, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about I T Montgomery Elementary School

What grades does I T Montgomery Elementary School serve?

I T Montgomery Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend I T Montgomery Elementary School?

I T Montgomery Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at I T Montgomery Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at I T Montgomery Elementary School 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 I T Montgomery Elementary School rank in MS?

I T Montgomery Elementary School ranks #82 of 863 schools in MS.

What is I T Montgomery Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

I T Montgomery Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 I T Montgomery Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, I T Montgomery Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is I T Montgomery Elementary School a charter school?

No, I T Montgomery Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is I T Montgomery Elementary School a Title I school?

No, I T Montgomery Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for I T Montgomery Elementary School?

100.0% of students at I T Montgomery Elementary School 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 – 6th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bolivar County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.8%
Area population (ZIP 38762)
2,098
Area median age
40.3
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 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 38762; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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