Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 254 students in grades K-8 in Dayton, Ohio. The school's student population is predominantly African American (58.27%) and White (27.56%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, two or more races, and Native American students.

Despite being located in the Dayton area, Montgomery Preparatory Academy's performance lags significantly behind nearby schools, such as Smith Elementary School and Eastmont Elementary School in the Oakwood City and Kettering City School District. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 46.9% to 80.6%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, Montgomery Preparatory Academy's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Ohio state tests, is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between Montgomery Preparatory Academy and the nearby schools, raising concerns about equity in educational access and opportunities. Addressing the school's attendance issues and implementing targeted interventions to support underserved student populations could be crucial steps in improving student outcomes at Montgomery Preparatory Academy.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2745 S Smithville Rd
       Dayton, OH  45420-2668


(937) 991-2900

District: Montgomery Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1438th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,787 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.3%
White:
27.6%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Compare Details Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montgomery Preparatory Academy is $10,787.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Montgomery Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Preparatory Academy 1438th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Montgomery Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Preparatory Academy 895th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Montgomery Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Montgomery Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery Preparatory Academy 732nd of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.69 1651st 1676 1.5%
2021 28.17 1136th 1610 29.4%
2022 15.77 1295th 1588 18.5%
2023 16.46 1296th 1596 18.8%
2024 8.54 1438th 1577 8.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.03 1433rd 1465 2.2%
2021 38.29 882nd 1404 37.2%
2022 20.18 1141st 1419 19.6%
2023 26.18 1103rd 1447 23.8%
2024 9.64 1354th 1484 8.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 2.96 1470th 1502 2.1%
2022 18.30 1200th 1488 19.4%
2023 17.24 1206th 1483 18.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.91 1473rd 1535 4.0%
2021 21.41 1129th 1499 24.7%
2022 11.84 1307th 1518 13.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.65 594th 605 1.8%
2021 26.78 392nd 533 26.5%
2022 29.28 423rd 601 29.6%
2023 33.72 385th 610 36.9%
2024 27.68 451st 603 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.68 991st 1050 5.6%
2021 10.02 919th 1037 11.4%
2022 8.49 930th 1017 8.6%
2023 5.84 999th 1048 4.7%
2024 11.97 895th 1046 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.88 886th 945 6.2%
2021 11.96 810th 923 12.2%
2022 8.59 877th 947 7.4%
2023 5.39 942nd 974 3.3%
2024 12.13 862nd 989 12.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.52 878th 917 4.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 8.35 857th 946 9.4%
2023 8.68 857th 963 11.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.78 373rd 405 7.9%
2021 24.84 292nd 385 24.2%
2022 15.11 382nd 413 7.5%
2023 20.90 345th 436 20.9%
2024 20.81 343rd 429 20.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 44 138 1 13 0 0 17 0 213
2020 79 124 0 16 0 0 21 0 240
2021 79 136 0 15 0 0 22 0 252
2022 72 147 0 21 3 0 14 0 257
2023 70 148 0 17 3 0 16 0 254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 213 10.0 21.3 74.2
2020 240 13.0 18.4 n/a
2021 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
2022 257 17.0 15.1 n/a
2023 254 14.0 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 213 10.0 21.3 74.2
2020 240 13.0 18.4 n/a
2021 252 14.0 18.0 n/a
2022 257 17.0 15.1 n/a
2023 254 14.0 18.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Montgomery Preparatory Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,711
2022 $10,213
2023 $10,677
2024 $10,787

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montgomery Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1651st of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 1296th of 1596 Elementary schools
 17.3%
Ranks 991st of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 999th of 1048 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)2425.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)2441.9
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)18.29.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)13.663.6
 50%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)411.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)40
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)1652.9
 36.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)20.88.3
 12.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)205.3
 14.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)2015.8
 4.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)14.311.1
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)18.211.1
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Montgomery Preparatory Academy)18.222.2
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students213254
 19.2%
African American138148
 7.2%
American Indian03
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4470
 59.1%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%


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Montgomery Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 254 students attended Montgomery Preparatory Academy.

Students at Montgomery Preparatory Academy are 58% African American, 28% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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