Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Target Range School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Target Range School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Target Range School's student population of 428 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Target Range School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Target Range School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Target Range School's ranking?
Target Range School is ranked #178 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Target Range School often compared to?
Target Range Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Desmet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Target Range School?
428 students attend Target Range School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Target Range School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Target Range School?
Target Range School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Target Range School offer ?
Target Range School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Target Range School part of?
Target Range School is part of Target Range Elem School District.
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