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S.J. Montgomery Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 633 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 15, 2010

Amazing school. My child has been to 5 different school and this was her favorite one by far. She was in the French Immersion program and learned sign language in the first grade! We LOVE this school!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2010

all 5 of my kids have gone to this school. I have 3 of them there at this time and I think it is a fantastic school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2006

My daughter attends this school in the French immersion program. She loves her classmates and her French teacher very much. I have been pleased with the French immersion program at this school and I find that the French teachers work very hard with studends on their academics; above and beyond what is probably required. However, time and time again, I have been deeply dissapointed and confused by the administrative staff. They seem to be unconcerned about academics and place a higher value on cerimonial issues such as carnivals and award cerimonies that the parents are not even invited to. The administrative staff is also seemingly uninterested in feedback or any slight suggestion on improvements to their operational systems such as 'car-rider' pick up, etc.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2005

This school has been a disappointment. My child is dyslexic. Her reading level has been below for three years. She has received reading tutoring for years and it hasn't helped. The school should try another program, but doesn't. SJM does not find ways to help students improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2003

I have first and second graders at this school. Both come home excited to talk about new studies and how much fun they have learning. My second grader is doing very well in Math and reading. First grader is learning very well. I really think the reading program is a great tool. The teacher I have met are very helpfull and easy to work with. The principal is very kind and approchable and listens to the interests of the parent. I feel confident that my children will get a good education at this school. The teachers my children have are fun respectfull patient and educated. I would like our school to have perfoming arts program.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 69% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
72%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 64% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 67% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the integrated Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (iLEAP) to assess students in grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 in math, English language arts, science, and social studies. The iLEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 75% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
63%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2012.

570 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % basic or above

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.

See Louisiana's state standards

Source: Louisiana Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 48% 46%
White 46% 49%
Hispanic 4% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A65%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • School of Recognized Academic Growth (2005)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus

Language learning

Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered
  • French
Foreign languages taught
  • French

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:15 am
School end time
  • 3:15 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Monique Vidos
Fax number
  • (337) 521-7751

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
Bi-lingual or language immersion programs offered

Don't understand these terms?
  • French
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Hearing impairments
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • French
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Physical Education Classes
Girls sports
  • Physical Education Classes

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Uniforms
School leaders can update this information here.

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600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
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Phone: (337) 521-7750

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