Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emily Dickinson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emily Dickinson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Emily Dickinson School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emily Dickinson School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Dickinson School is 0.35, 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
#31 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
9%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
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
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emily Dickinson School's ranking?
Emily Dickinson School is ranked #31 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Emily Dickinson School often compared to?
Emily Dickinson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Emily Dickinson School?
518 students attend Emily Dickinson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Emily Dickinson School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emily Dickinson School?
Emily Dickinson School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Emily Dickinson School offer ?
Emily Dickinson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emily Dickinson School part of?
Emily Dickinson School is part of Bozeman Elem School District.
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