Absarokee School
Absarokee School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Absarokee School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Absarokee School's student population of 54 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
54 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Absarokee School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Absarokee School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#473 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

American Indian
7%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
5%

Black
n/a
1%

White
91%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Absarokee School?
54 students attend Absarokee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Absarokee School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Absarokee School?
Absarokee School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Absarokee School offer ?
Absarokee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Absarokee School part of?
Absarokee School is part of Absarokee Elementary School District.
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