Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Independent 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independent School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independent 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 Independent School is 0.21, 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
#394 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Independent School's ranking?
Independent School is ranked #394 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Independent School often compared to?
Independent Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland 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 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Independent School?
302 students attend Independent School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Independent School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independent School?
Independent School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Independent School offer ?
Independent School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Independent School part of?
Independent School is part of Independent Elem School District.
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