Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alder School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Alder School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Alder, MT, encompassing approximately 620 square miles. The zone typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 20.1 miles from the school to its edge and a maximum distance of 38.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alder School's student population of 11 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alder School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
1%
White
91%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Alder School?
11 students attend Alder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Alder School students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alder School?
Alder School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alder School offer ?
Alder School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alder School part of?
Alder School is part of Alder Elementary School District.
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