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#1875 of 2,846 schools in PA
Montgomery EL Sch
Elementary School · Montgomery Area Sd · Montgomery, PA
A Montgomery Area Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
120 Penn St, Montgomery, PA 17752
- Math 52% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montgomery EL Sch score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montgomery EL Sch 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,336
Median home value
$181,100
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17752; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 5.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery EL Sch is listed in Montgomery Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery EL Sch
Montgomery EL Sch is a public elementary school in Montgomery, PA, part of Montgomery Area Sd, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,875 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery EL Sch
What grades does Montgomery EL Sch serve?
Montgomery EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Montgomery EL Sch?
Montgomery EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery EL Sch rank in PA?
Montgomery EL Sch ranks #1,875 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Montgomery EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery EL Sch has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montgomery EL Sch a charter school?
No, Montgomery EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Montgomery EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery EL Sch?
47.9% of students at Montgomery EL Sch 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (570) 547-1608
- Area population (ZIP 17752)
- 4,867
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 17752; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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