Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Montgomery Pre K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montgomery Pre K-8's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montgomery Pre K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montgomery Pre K-8 is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery Pre K-8's ranking?
Montgomery Pre K-8 is ranked #1241 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Montgomery Pre K-8 often compared to?
Montgomery Pre K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Tri-city United High School, Raven Stream Elementary School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Montgomery Pre K-8?
606 students attend Montgomery Pre K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Montgomery Pre K-8 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery Pre K-8?
Montgomery Pre K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montgomery Pre K-8 offer ?
Montgomery Pre K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montgomery Pre K-8 part of?
Montgomery Pre K-8 is part of Tri-City United School District.
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