Browning Elementary School serves 255 students in grades 2-3.
Browning Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 2-3
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Browning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Browning Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
255 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Browning Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Browning Elementary School is 0.08, which is less 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
#701 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
96%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%

Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%

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 Browning Elementary School's ranking?
Browning Elementary School is ranked #701 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Browning Elementary School?
255 students attend Browning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Browning Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browning Elementary School?
Browning Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Browning Elementary School offer ?
Browning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Browning Elementary School part of?
Browning Elementary School is part of Browning Elem School District.
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