Top Rankings
Montoursville Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,685 students in Montoursville Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Montoursville Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,685 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Montoursville 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
57%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
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 $19,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,640 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,727
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,640
$23,119
Best Montoursville Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyter Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Spruce St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2614
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2614
Gr: K-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Montoursville Area Sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Mulberry St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
C E Mccall Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Willow St
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2441
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 368-2441
Gr: 5-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3790 Route 87 Highway
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 435-0446
Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 435-0446
Gr: K-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,685 students.
What is the rank of Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District is ranked #138 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montoursville Area School District?
92% of Montoursville Area School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montoursville Area School District?
Montoursville Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Montoursville Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,640 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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