Montague Elementary
430 East Prather Street, Montague, CA 96064
Summary
Montague Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 38.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
38.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 38.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,058/1,734 (39th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 606/1,735 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 178 |
| Low-Income Students | 119 (67.2%) |
| English Learners | 6 (3.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.6 points from last year and fell 2.4 points over the full period.
•Math -2.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 20.0% to 47.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,058 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 0.0% to 61.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.8-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Montague Elementary rank in California?
Montague Elementary ranks No. 1,058 of 1,734 in reading and No. 606 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Montague Elementary compare with other schools in Montague?
Montague Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Montague with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MontagueHow does Montague Elementary compare with other schools in Siskiyou County?
Montague Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 14 K–8 schools in Siskiyou County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Siskiyou CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Montague ElementaryThis school | 38.0% | 38.0% |
| Big Springs Elementary | 7.0% | 19.1% |
| Delphic Elementary | 38.1% | 45.2% |
