Montgomery Elementary School

Summary:

Montgomery Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Montgomery Center, Vermont, with a student population of 151 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, ranking among the top 10 elementary schools in Vermont for the past two years.

Montgomery Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 84.21% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in VTCAP/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 55.74%. Similarly, 92.31% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in VTCAP/Science, far exceeding the state average of 44.45%. This strong academic performance has earned the school a ranking of 8th out of 113 elementary schools in Vermont for the 2022-2023 school year, placing it in the top 10% of schools statewide.

While Montgomery Elementary School's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 90% of students identifying as White, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, at 37.09% in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8, lower than the surrounding schools and the state average. These factors, combined with the school's academic excellence, suggest that Montgomery Elementary School is providing a high-quality education to its students, despite its small size and rural location within the Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471-9722

(802) 326-4618

District: Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 113 Vermont Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School ranks better than 92.9% of elementary schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.58. (See more...)

Compare Details Montgomery Elementary School ranks better than 96% of middle schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.28. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montgomery Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Elementary School 8^th of 113 Vermont public elementary schools. (See Montgomery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Elementary School 2^nd of 50 Vermont public middle schools. (See Montgomery Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85 34^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.15	7^th	133	94.7%
2023	81.58	8^th	113	92.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.32	11^th	145	92.4%
2023	79.29	19^th	133	85.7%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.28	2^nd	50	96.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Montgomery Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.91	7^th	94	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	133	1	0	1	7	142
2021	115	1	0	1	6	123
2022	130	1	0	1	7	139
2023	138	0	2	1	10	151
2024	134	0	0	2	6	142

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	142	9.3	15.2	44.4
2021	123	10.3	11.9	46.3
2022	139	12.7	10.8	44.6
2023	151	12.7	11.8	37.1
2024	142	13.8	10.2	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	142	9.3	15.2	44.4
2021	123	10.3	11.9	46.3
2022	139	12.7	10.8	44.6
2023	151	12.7	11.8	37.1
2024	142	13.8	10.2	48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Montgomery Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)						VTCAP Mathematics (2023)						VTCAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 5th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	249 School Drive	Montgomery Center	05471	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 326-4618	142	14	10.2	48.6%	134 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	81.6	8^th of 113 public elementary schools	92.9%		90.2	7^th of 133 public elementary schools	94.7%	1		58.8				84.2	71.4	52.9				63.2	92.3	84.2
Richford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Elementary School Road	Richford	05476	Franklin County	Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 848-7453	187	18	10.3	81.3%	159 (85.0%)	5 (2.7%)	11 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	7.6	112^th of 113 public elementary schools	0.9%		12.2	128^th of 133 public elementary schools	3.8%	16	24.2						6.1						20.0
Enosburg Falls Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	303 Dickenson Avenue	Enosburg Falls	05450	Franklin County	Enosburgh-Richford Unified Union School District #88	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 933-2171	264	22	12.1	67.4%	241 (91.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	36.1	74^th of 113 public elementary schools	34.5%		53.9	55^th of 133 public elementary schools	58.6%	19	37.5						25.0						44.4
Berkshire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4850 Water Tower Road	Richford	05476	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 933-2290	189	19	9.9	73.0%	177 (93.7%)	4 (2.1%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	28.3	94^th of 113 public elementary schools	16.8%		17.5	121^st of 133 public elementary schools	9.0%	27		56.3	33.3	40.0		52.4	41.7	37.5	33.3	30.0	57.1	38.1	20.8	38.1
Lowell Graded School	Public	PK, KG-8	52 Gelo Park Road	Lowell	05847	Orleans County	Lowell School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 744-6641	79	12	6.5	73.4%	72 (91.1%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)	16.7						33.3
Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	257 Revoir Flats Road	Jay	05859	Orleans County	Jay/Westfield Joint Elementary School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 988-4042	87	10	9.1	44.8%	81 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	39.4	65^th of 113 public elementary schools	42.5%					(n/a)	38.5		58.3				15.4		41.7				33.3		$14,491	$00	$14,491
Bakersfield School	Public	PK, KG-8	82 Academy Drive	Bakersfield	05441	Franklin County	Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 827-6611	147	13	11.4	56.5%	137 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	13.2	108^th of 113 public elementary schools	4.4%					(n/a)	40.0		6.7	16.7			26.7		20.0	16.7			13.3	23.1
Troy School	Public	PK, KG-8	126 Main Street	North Troy	05859	Orleans County	Troy School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 988-2565	188	14	13.3	82.4%	172 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	22	97^th of 113 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.4	122^nd of 133 public elementary schools	8.3%	25	31.3	47.4			35.3		6.7	31.6			23.5		28.6	20.0
Waterville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3414 VT Route 109	Waterville	05492	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5550	78	16	4.8	57.7%	75 (96.2%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				53.3						60.0					$10,944	$858	$10,086
Eden Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	140 Knowles Flat Road	Eden	05652	Lamoille County	Lamoille North Modified Union School District #058A	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 521-5500	127	16	7.9	66.9%	124 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	28.6	93^rd of 113 public elementary schools	17.7%					(n/a)		13.3	31.6					20.0	47.4				36.8		$13,330	$1,045	$12,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Montgomery Elementary School

How many students attend Montgomery Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Montgomery Elementary School.

Is Montgomery Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the top 7.1% of Vermont elementary schools.

What district is Montgomery Elementary School in?

Northern Mountain Valley Unified Union School District #85

What is the racial makeup of Montgomery Elementary School?

Students at Montgomery Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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