Birney is a census-designated place in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. The population was 108 at the 2000 census. The post office was established in 1886.
Serving 10 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Birney School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
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 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Birney School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Birney, MT, covering approximately 417.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birney School's student population of 10 students has stayed relatively flat 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birney School is 0.42, which is more 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
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
30%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
35.9%
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 Birney School?
10 students attend Birney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Birney School students are White, and 30% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birney School?
Birney School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Birney School offer ?
Birney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Birney School part of?
Birney School is part of Birney Elementary School District.
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