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4 schools in Montoursville Area SD

Pennsylvania · 1,679 students · 1 city

In Pennsylvania's Montoursville Area SD, public K-12 schools total 4 and serve approximately 1,679 students (an average of 420 per school).

4-year change in Montoursville Area SD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,679
-179 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Montoursville Area SD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn PennsylvaniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
59.4%#121 of 356N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,679#285 of 479#5,036 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#257 of 479N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.0:1#349 of 478#4,403 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.1%#311 of 398#6,222 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
14.6%#321 of 378#6,222 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Montoursville Area SD

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Lyter Elementary School at 83.5% proficient to Montoursville Area SHS at 49.5%, a gap of 34.0 points. That is the 20th widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,998 to 1,679 students (down 16%) and from 118 to 120 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Montoursville Area SHSMontoursvilleHigh09-12570
C E McCall MSMontoursvilleMiddle05-08530
Lyter El SchMontoursvilleElementaryKG-04382
Loyalsock Valley El SchMontoursvilleElementaryKG-04197

About Montoursville Area SD

As a small district in Pennsylvania, Montoursville Area SD serves 1,679 students across 4 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Montoursville Area SD spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Montoursville Area SD is about 420, noticeably below the Pennsylvania average of roughly 569.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Montoursville Area SD has decreased 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,858 students to 1,679.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Montoursville Area SD discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Montoursville Area SD?
Montoursville Area SD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Pennsylvania, serving approximately 1,679 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Montoursville Area SD?
Montoursville Area SD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Montoursville Area SD?
Montoursville Area SHS is the largest public school in Montoursville Area SD by enrollment, with approximately 570 students.
What grade levels does Montoursville Area SD serve?
Montoursville Area SD serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 4 schools.