Summary:
Montague, Texas is home to a single elementary school, Montague Elementary, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade with a total enrollment of 163 students, and is part of the highly-ranked Montague Independent School District (Isd).
As the only school in the area, Montague Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance and strong upward trajectory. The district is ranked 36th out of 951 school districts in Texas, placing it in the 96th percentile with a 5-star rating. The school itself has improved its state ranking from the 71st percentile in 2024-2025 to the 83rd percentile in 2025-2026. Test scores are significantly above state averages, with 78.7% of students proficient in Reading versus the state's 54.8%, and 73.4% proficient in Math versus the state's 42.7%. The middle school program (6th-8th grade) is a particular strength, with 7th graders achieving 100% proficiency in both Reading and Math in the most recent school year.
Despite over half of the student body (53.37%) being economically disadvantaged, the school achieves these results with a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, suggesting small class sizes and individualized attention. A notable area for improvement is 4th grade Math, where proficiency dropped to 36.84% in 2025-2026, falling below the state average. However, the school has shown dramatic year-over-year improvement in most subjects, such as 3rd grade Math jumping from 16.67% to 50% proficiency. With a 0.0% dropout rate and per-student spending of $9,989, Montague Elementary provides a focused, high-quality learning environment that consistently outperforms state benchmarks.
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