Serving 292 students in grades 3-4, Fred W Graff 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 42% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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: 3-4
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fred W Graff School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fred W Graff 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 Fred W Graff 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
#421 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred W Graff School's ranking?
Fred W Graff School is ranked #421 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Fred W Graff School often compared to?
Fred W Graff Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elder Grove School, Elysian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Fred W Graff School?
292 students attend Fred W Graff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fred W Graff School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fred W Graff School?
Fred W Graff School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fred W Graff School offer ?
Fred W Graff School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Fred W Graff School part of?
Fred W Graff School is part of Laurel Elem School District.
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