A+
Excellent
96/100

Montgomery Central Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4011 Highway 48, Cunningham, TN 37052
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 87th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.23 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 89th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Tennessee for growth · 📚 Top 15% in Tennessee for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
477
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%87/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%89/100Students gain 1.23 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 89th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (+31 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency57% (+32 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Tennessee state test (2020–21), 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
White62%57%reading +21 pts, math +12 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income35%45%reading +19 pts, math +29 pts95th 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 4011 Highway 48
City Cunningham
ZIP Code 37052
District 4703030
NCES School ID 470303001208
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 37052

Understanding the community around Montgomery Central Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,385
Per Capita Income $37,246
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,700
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 97.0%
Renter-Occupied 3.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Montgomery Central Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.3%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 477
Teachers (FTE) 27.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Montgomery Central Elementary?
Montgomery Central Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Montgomery Central Elementary?
Montgomery Central Elementary has 477 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Montgomery Central Elementary serve?
Montgomery Central Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Montgomery Central Elementary receive per student?
Montgomery Central Elementary receives $12,015 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Montgomery Central Elementary in 37052 ▼
Avg Home Value
$369,028
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,188
1-Year Change
+5.8%
% Renters
3.0%

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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