Top Rankings
Montgomery Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 926 students in Montgomery Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Montgomery Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
926 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montgomery Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 685 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,125 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,524 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,125
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,524
$23,119
Best Montgomery Area School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Penn Street
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Penn St
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Montgomery, PA 17752
(570) 547-1608
Gr: PK-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 926 students.
What is the rank of Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area School District is ranked #186 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery Area School District?
92% of Montgomery Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montgomery Area School District?
Montgomery Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Montgomery Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,524 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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