Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Loy 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Loy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Loy School's student population of 366 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Loy 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 Loy School is 0.57, which is more 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
#173 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
14%
5%
Black
5%
1%
White
63%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Loy School's ranking?
Loy School is ranked #173 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Loy School often compared to?
Loy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chief Joseph School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Loy School?
366 students attend Loy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Loy School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loy School?
Loy School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Loy School offer ?
Loy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Loy School part of?
Loy School is part of Great Falls Elem School District.
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