Birney School serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Birney School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Birney School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Birney School's student population of 8 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Birney School is ranked within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Birney School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
38%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
62%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birney School's ranking?
Birney School is ranked #180 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
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?
8 students attend Birney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Birney School students are White, and 38% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney School?
Birney School has a student ration of 8:1, 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
What school district is Birney School part of?
Birney School is part of Birney Elem School District.
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