Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bryant School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bryant School serves the south part of Helena, MT, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bryant School's student population of 288 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bryant School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bryant School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. 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 Bryant School's ranking?
Bryant School is ranked #534 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Bryant School often compared to?
Bryant Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Bryant School?
288 students attend Bryant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bryant School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bryant School?
Bryant School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bryant School offer ?
Bryant School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bryant School part of?
Bryant School is part of Helena Elementary School District.
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