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#1486 of 2,846 schools in PA
Montgomery Jshs
High School · Montgomery Area Sd · Montgomery, PA
A Montgomery Area Sd high school serving grades 7th – 12th.
120 Penn Street, Montgomery, PA 17752
- Math 44% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Jshs score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Montgomery Jshs 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncy JshsEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 491 | 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.
Montgomery Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Jshs is listed in Montgomery Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Jshs
Montgomery Jshs is a public high school in Montgomery, PA, part of Montgomery Area Sd, serving approximately 398 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Jshs
What grades does Montgomery Jshs serve?
Montgomery Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Montgomery Jshs?
Montgomery Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Jshs is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Jshs rank in PA?
Montgomery Jshs ranks #1,486 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Montgomery Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Jshs 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 Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Jshs has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montgomery Jshs a charter school?
No, Montgomery Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery Jshs a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery Jshs?
55.8% of students at Montgomery Jshs 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lycoming County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (570) 547-1608
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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