Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Bo Peep School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bo Peep School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Circle, MT, encompassing approximately 1,986.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 37.6 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 58.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bo Peep School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bo Peep 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-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Raising Generations to Benefit Nations”
School Rankings
Bo Peep School ranks within the top 20% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bo Peep School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bo Peep School's ranking?
Bo Peep School is ranked #87 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 37% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Bo Peep School?
57 students attend Bo Peep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bo Peep School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bo Peep School?
Bo Peep School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bo Peep School offer ?
Bo Peep School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bo Peep School part of?
Bo Peep School is part of Circle Elementary School District.
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