The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 36% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Montgomery El
Montgomery Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the city of Montgomery in Montgomery County, Texas. The school enrolls a mid-sized population across seven grade levels, with the largest cohorts in the middle elementary grades.
The student body is substantially white, with a meaningful Hispanic population alongside smaller numbers of students of other backgrounds. A notable share of the enrollment qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic diversity within the school community.
In reading and language arts, Montgomery Elementary shows uneven performance across grades. Third graders scored at a moderate proficiency level; fourth grade data on the standard English assessment is not available, though a small group took a Spanish-language test; fifth graders performed solidly in ELA, with a strong majority meeting or exceeding proficiency. Math results vary more sharply by grade. Third graders performed poorly on a Spanish assessment, fourth graders showed modest proficiency on the standard English test, and fifth grade data from a Spanish assessment is not available due to a very small tested group. Science and social studies are assessed only at fifth grade, and fifth-grade science results are suppressed due to small sample size. Overall, when looking at all tested content, the school shows that a substantial share of students meet or exceed the "meets" standard, though the proportion reaching the highest mastery level is considerably lower.
Against other districts in Montgomery County, Montgomery Elementary's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint. The school does not report graduation data, which is expected since it serves only elementary grades.
Montgomery ISD has been experiencing significant growth. A bond approved in 2022 opened a new elementary school and expanded a high school campus for the 2024-25 school year, directly addressing enrollment pressures. In November 2024, voters approved the district's first-ever successful property tax rate election, raising the maintenance and operations rate to address a budget shortfall. Additionally, the district implemented a cell phone policy beginning in 2024-25 requiring student devices to be stored and turned off during the school day, aligning with recent Texas legislation.
Housing in the Montgomery area carries median values substantially above the Texas statewide benchmark, and monthly mortgage costs exceed typical rent; the affordability ratio suggests housing is moderately stretched relative to median household income. The local rental market is more modest in cost, with rent-to-income ratio in the mid-range and slightly rising year-over-year.
A parent looking at Montgomery Elementary would be choosing a neighborhood school with solid performance in upper elementary language arts, variable math results that a parent may want to discuss with the school further, and a peer environment that reflects the broader demographic makeup of Montgomery County. The school sits within a district managing rapid growth through new facilities and addressing budget realities through a newly approved tax increase, changes that shape the operational and fiscal context families are entering.
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