B+
Montoursville Area School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 7 towns
Serves Montoursville, Fairfield, Eldred, Upper Fairfield, Gamble, Plunketts Creek and Cascade.
Students
1,679
Schools
4
Spent per student
$16,883
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
14:1
Debt
$33.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Montoursville Area School District
- School Grade B+: better than 73% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Spends 22% less per student than the PA average
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 9.6% since 2020
- Debt of $33.7M, about $20,058 per student
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$16,883 per student · 22% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 36%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 55%State 41%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,858’20
1,753’21
1,709’22
1,685’23
1,679’24
Down 9.6% since 2020.
Students
White 92%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 3%Asian <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.