Summary:
Montague, Texas, is served by a single public school, Montague Elementary, a small rural campus within the highly-ranked Montague Independent School District (Isd) that educates 163 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
As the only school in the city, Montague Elementary stands out for its exceptional recent performance and dramatic improvement. The school jumped from the 71st percentile in state rankings for the 2024-2025 school year to the 83rd percentile (top 17% of Texas elementary schools) for 2025-2026. This upward trend is reflected in test scores, with average reading proficiency rising from 62.62% to 78.67% and math proficiency climbing from 55.45% to 73.43% over the same period. The school is particularly strong in its upper grades (6-8), achieving a combined 91.4% proficiency in math and 87.1% in reading for the 2025-2026 school year, including 100% proficiency in both subjects for 7th and 8th graders. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 and a 0.0% dropout rate, the school provides individualized attention in a supportive environment.
Despite 53.37% of students being economically disadvantaged, Montague Elementary consistently outperforms state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. However, there are areas for attention: 4th-grade math proficiency dropped from 57.14% to 36.84% (below the state average of 49.28%), and 8th-grade social studies scores showed extreme volatility, swinging from 87.5% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 40% in 2025-2026. Overall, the school is a high-performing, high-poverty institution that demonstrates effective teaching and strong district support, making it a compelling choice for families in this rural community.
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