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School Comparison

Elk Lake JSHS
vs.
Montrose Area JSHS

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Elk Lake JSHS
Montrose Area JSHS
  • Elk Lake JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Montrose Area JSHS (254.5:1 vs. 195:1).
  • Elk Lake JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Montrose Area JSHS (182 vs. 131).
  • Montrose Area JSHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Elk Lake JSHS (111 vs. 73).
  • Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Elk Lake JSHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Montrose Area JSHS (182 vs. 131).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Montrose Area JSHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Elk Lake JSHS (111 vs. 73).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Montrose Area JSHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Elk Lake JSHS (49 vs. 25).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Elk Lake JSHS reported a higher in-school suspensions than Montrose Area JSHS (33 vs. 27).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Elk Lake JSHS reported a higher students per counselor than Montrose Area JSHS (254.5:1 vs. 195:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Elk Lake JSHS
$18,988.3
Montrose Area JSHS
$21,397.19
Local revenue share
Elk Lake JSHS
41%
Montrose Area JSHS
40.4%
State revenue share
Elk Lake JSHS
50.2%
Montrose Area JSHS
49.4%
Federal revenue share
Elk Lake JSHS
8.9%
Montrose Area JSHS
10.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Elk Lake JSHS
31.3%
Montrose Area JSHS
17.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Susquehanna County
$66,930
Susquehanna County
$66,930
Poverty rate
Susquehanna County
10.9%
Susquehanna County
10.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Susquehanna County
19.8%
Susquehanna County
19.8%
Unemployment rate
Susquehanna County
3.7%
Susquehanna County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.