Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Sky Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Sky Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Big Sky Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Sky Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sky Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#389 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
17%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
65%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Big Sky Elementary School's ranking?
Big Sky Elementary School is ranked #389 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Big Sky Elementary School?
368 students attend Big Sky Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Big Sky Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sky Elementary School?
Big Sky Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Sky Elementary School offer ?
Big Sky Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Sky Elementary School part of?
Big Sky Elementary School is part of Billings Elem School District.
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