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#1778 of 3,441 schools in OH
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Montgomery Preparatory Academy · Dayton, OH
A charter elementary school in Dayton, OH where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2745 S Smithville Rd, Dayton, OH 45420
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Montgomery Preparatory Academy 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), 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
$56,670
Median home value
$116,200
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 269 | Compare → |
| Horace Mann Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Ascension SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 355 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy is listed in Montgomery Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Montgomery Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 249 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Preparatory Academy
What grades does Montgomery Preparatory Academy serve?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Preparatory Academy is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks #1,778 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Montgomery Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Preparatory Academy has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Montgomery Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Montgomery Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 91.6%
- Phone
- (937) 991-2900
- Area population (ZIP 45420)
- 23,956
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 45420; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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