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#1143 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 46% in state

Montgomery High School

High School · Montgomery Township School District · Skillman, NJ

A Montgomery Township School District high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1016 Route 601, Skillman, NJ 08558

  • Math 64% vs NJ 44% (2025)
  • Reading 84% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-8.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.4% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation33.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$25,232
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Montgomery High School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
44%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency84%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
81%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

4.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Montgomery High School 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 New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$240,968

Median home value

$853,300

Median rent

$1,796/mo

College educated

78.3%

Homeownership

88.5%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
33.7% participation·State avg: 3.2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–123.6 mi332Compare →
Princeton Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–123.9 mi941Compare →
Princeton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.19–124.9 mi1,532Compare →

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 Township School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$25,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Montgomery High School is listed in Montgomery Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montgomery High School

Montgomery High School is a public high school in Skillman, NJ, part of Montgomery Township School District, serving approximately 1,630 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,143 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montgomery High School

What grades does Montgomery High School serve?

Montgomery High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Montgomery High School?

Montgomery High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,630 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montgomery High School rank in NJ?

Montgomery High School ranks #1,143 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Montgomery High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Montgomery High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery High School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Montgomery High School a charter school?

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

Is Montgomery High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery High School?

4.3% of students at Montgomery High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,630
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
120
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 08558)
7,236
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
47.9
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 08558; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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