Avon School
Tel:
(406) 492-6191
- Avon School serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Avon School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Avon School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Avon School's student population of 16 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 16 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Avon School is ranked within the top 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Avon School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #225 out of 718 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 100% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 40% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avon Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Avon School is Powell County High School (15.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Elliston School (7.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Elliston Elliston School Grades: PK-8 | 14 students
7.9 miles
205 W Main St
Elliston, MT 59728
(406) 492-7676 7.9 PK-8 14 - Garrison Garrison School Grades: PK-6 | 15 students
11.5 miles
33 School House Rd
Garrison, MT 59731
(406) 846-1043 11.5 PK-6 15 - Deer Lodge Powell County High School Grades: 9-12 | 193 students
15.3 miles
709 Missouri Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2757 15.3 9-12 193 - Deer Lodge E F Duvall 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 90 students
15.5 miles
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-1684 15.5 7-8 90 - Deer Lodge O D Speer School Grades: PK-6 | 327 students
15.5 miles
444 Montana Avenue
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-2268 15.5 PK-6 327
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