Arrowhead School

1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrowhead 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arrowhead School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Arrowhead School's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
57 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Arrowhead School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arrowhead School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#375 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arrowhead School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arrowhead 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arrowhead 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 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Arrowhead 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Arrowhead School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Arrowhead School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arrowhead School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arrowhead School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
89%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arrowhead 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
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Arrowhead School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Arrowhead School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arrowhead School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arrowhead School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arrowhead School's ranking?
Arrowhead School is ranked #375 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Arrowhead School often compared to?
Arrowhead Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardiner School, East Side School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Arrowhead School?
57 students attend Arrowhead School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Arrowhead School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrowhead School?
Arrowhead School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arrowhead School offer ?
Arrowhead School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Arrowhead School part of?
Arrowhead School is part of Arrowhead Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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