D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Verda Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2580 Highway 122, Montgomery, LA 71454
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in Louisiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 5th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
237
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%44/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%5/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 6th percentile in Louisiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+3 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+9 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%72%reading -13 pts, math -11 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income67%67%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2580 Highway 122
City Montgomery
ZIP Code 71454
District 2200690
NCES School ID 220069000504
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71454

Understanding the community around Verda Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,127
Per Capita Income $26,926
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%
High School or Higher 76.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $82,700
Median Rent $768
Owner-Occupied 85.3%
Renter-Occupied 14.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Verda Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.3%
Black 10.6%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 237
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Verda Elementary School?
Verda Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Verda Elementary School?
Verda Elementary School has 237 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Verda Elementary School serve?
Verda Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Verda Elementary School receive per student?
Verda Elementary School receives $14,841 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Verda Elementary School in 71454 ▼
Avg Home Value
$111,049
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
14.7%

Other Schools in 71454

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026