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Montclair Elementary School

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Montclair Elementary School ranks 1448 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1448^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Montclair Elementary School in Pensacola, FL, serves 363 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the Escambia County School District, and it is located in a high-poverty community where over 83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Montclair is currently experiencing a remarkable academic turnaround, making it stand out from nearby schools. After years of being one of the lowest-performing schools in the state, it has jumped from the 2nd percentile in 2022-2023 to the 35th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 2-star rating for the first time. This improvement is especially notable in math, where proficiency rates (65% in 3rd, 69% in 4th, and 61% in 5th grade) now exceed both district and state averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Oakcrest Elementary School and Brentwood Elementary School remain in the bottom 15th percentile. The school has also invested in smaller class sizes, dropping its student-teacher ratio from 19.2 to 14.5, which is the lowest among its neighbors and likely a key factor in the recent gains.

However, challenges remain. While math is a clear strength, English Language Arts (ELA) scores still lag behind state averages—for example, 4th-grade ELA proficiency is 52% compared to the state's 60%. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with 45.9% of students missing too many days in 2023-2024, far above the district average of 33.5%. This is a significant headwind, though it has improved from a peak of 52.2% in 2021-2022. For context, the highest-performing nearby school, Bellview Elementary School, has a chronic absenteeism rate of 40.0%, while the lowest-performing, O. J. Semmes Elementary School, has a staggering 62.3%. Montclair's progress shows that targeted interventions can yield results, but sustaining this momentum will require addressing attendance and boosting ELA performance.

363

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,862

Per pupil spending ?

83.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

820 Massachusetts Ave
Pensacola, FL 32505

(850) 595-6969

District: Escambia

Students who attend Montclair Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Bellview Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 1st percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (55% vs 62% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

!Science scores 16 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg59%

Florida avg62%

1,448^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 34 pts since 2016

From bottom 1% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 35Elementary Schools in the Escambia

51^st of 70Escambia among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	1448 of 2240	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.8	1730 of 2258	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.0	2007 of 2256	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	5.6	2194 of 2240	2.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	9.0	2119 of 2219	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	20.5	1823 of 2247	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.1	1974 of 2182	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	8.7	2024 of 2118	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	5.6	2060 of 2112	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	2.7	2066 of 2087	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	2.2	2046 of 2064	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	3.7	2004 of 2029	1.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	6.3	1933 of 1984	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	13.7	1806 of 1985	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	1.9	1900 of 1919	1.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	6.9	1778 of 1847	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	10.4	1676 of 1789	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	1.4	1774 of 1786	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	2.5	1676 of 1688	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math65%~ state avg

English Language Arts49%-12 vs state

Science44%-16 vs state

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The place is good for learning, but the food made my friend throw up about 3 times. Close Quote

Schools Near Montclair Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)				FAST Math (2026)				Statewide Science Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Massachusetts Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6969	363	25	14.5	83.7%	22 (6.1%)	285 (78.5%)	28 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	26 (7.2%)	38.2	1448^th of 2240 public elementary schools	35.4%		26.8	1730^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.4%	282	46.0	52.0	48.0		65.0	69.0	61.0		44.0	$12,862	$1,987	$10,874
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Hollywood Ave	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6980	527	33	15.9	56.7%	53 (10.1%)	222 (42.1%)	215 (40.8%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	19 (3.6%)	20.5	1913^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%		13.1	2078^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.0%	165	22.0	32.0	34.0		46.0	54.0	67.0		52.0	$10,976	$1,063	$9,913
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4820 N Palafox St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6800	390	26	15.0	77.7%	98 (25.1%)	220 (56.4%)	39 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.2%)	12.7	2086^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%		15.9	2013^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.9%	73	37.0	30.0	43.0		50.0	34.0	43.0		43.0	$11,524	$1,744	$9,781
C. A. Weis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 N Q St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6888	538	31	17.3	89.4%	45 (8.4%)	420 (78.1%)	28 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (8.2%)	7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%		10.3	2143^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	5.1%	41	37.0	38.0	21.0		40.0	33.0	26.0		37.0	$11,578	$1,989	$9,588
Sherwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 Cherokee Trl	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7421	452	28	16.1	74.3%	139 (30.8%)	227 (50.2%)	38 (8.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	41 (9.1%)	22.4	1861^st of 2240 public elementary schools	16.9%		19.7	1917^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.1%	56	47.0	41.0	49.0		55.0	45.0	27.0		59.0	$11,779	$1,928	$9,850
West Pensacola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	801 N 49th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7470	485	29	16.7	78.1%	143 (29.5%)	211 (43.5%)	58 (12.0%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (13.6%)	19	1957^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.6%		28.4	1690^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.2%	267	46.0	46.0	31.0	78.0	39.0	32.0	25.0	68.0	32.0	$12,461	$2,030	$10,431
Global Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	100 N P St	Pensacola	32505	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 430-7560	489	31	15.8	80.0%	52 (10.6%)	346 (70.8%)	61 (12.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.3%)	11.7	2110^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.8%		10	2149^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.8%	39	35.0	45.0	40.0		41.0	22.0	42.0		42.0	$13,450	$2,556	$10,893
Bellview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4425 Bellview Ave	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6060	513	34	15.0	69.6%	192 (37.4%)	206 (40.2%)	53 (10.3%)	12 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.7%)	57.2	951^st of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%		54.7	1002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	55.6%	51	67.0	55.0	60.0		65.0	69.0	68.0		61.0	$12,151	$1,692	$10,458
O. J. Semmes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-6975	344	22	15.6	86.3%	34 (9.9%)	258 (75.0%)	23 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.6%)	13.5	2070^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.6%		5.3	2217^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.8%	147	46.0	26.0	32.0		56.0	44.0	35.0		19.0	$14,099	$2,032	$12,067
Myrtle Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6115 Lillian Hwy	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-7410	435	26	16.7	81.4%	188 (43.2%)	134 (30.8%)	55 (12.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.9%)	20	1924^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.1%		22	1848^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.2%	76	49.0	54.0	43.0		51.0	40.0	32.0		43.0	$11,749	$1,823	$9,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair Elementary School

Is Montclair Elementary School a good school?

Montclair Elementary School ranks 1448^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Montclair Elementary School?

Students at Montclair Elementary School are 79% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% White.

How many students attend Montclair Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Montclair Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Montclair Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Montclair Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellview Middle School

What district is Montclair Elementary School in?

Escambia

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