Bear Paw School serves 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20% in MT)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bear Paw School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bear Paw School's student population of 10 students has grown by 100% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
10 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bear Paw School is 0.18, 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)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
10%
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
35.9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bear Paw School?
10 students attend Bear Paw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bear Paw School students are White, and 10% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bear Paw School?
Bear Paw School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bear Paw School offer ?
Bear Paw School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bear Paw School part of?
Bear Paw School is part of Bear Paw Elementary School District.
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