Irving School

811 W Alderson St
Bozeman, MT 59771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Irving School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Irving School's student population of 184 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Irving School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#248 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Irving School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Irving School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Irving School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Irving School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Irving School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Irving School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
67%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Irving School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Irving School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Irving School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Irving School's ranking?
Irving School is ranked #248 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Irving School often compared to?
Irving Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow School, Lamotte School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Irving School?
184 students attend Irving School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Irving School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving School?
Irving School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving School offer ?
Irving School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irving School part of?
Irving School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   1/6/2023
This school is BEYOND exceptional! The interaction between staff and students goes beyond anything I ever expected.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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