Big Sky School

1657 Merriweather Road
Browning, MT 59417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Big Sky School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Big Sky School's student population of 29 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
29 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Big Sky 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 School is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#626 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Big Sky School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Big Sky 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 2020-21 school year data.
≤20%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Big Sky 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Big Sky School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
78%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Big Sky School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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 School's ranking?
Big Sky School is ranked #626 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Big Sky School?
29 students attend Big Sky School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Sky School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sky School?
Big Sky School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Sky School offer ?
Big Sky School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Big Sky School part of?
Big Sky School is part of Browning Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 29 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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