Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bynum 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 ≤20% (which is lower 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 3:1 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bynum School's attendance zone covers the entire Bynum, MT school district, encompassing approximately 230.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being nearly 30 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bynum School's student population of 8 students has declined by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
8 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bynum 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 Bynum School is 0.48, 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
#433 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
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
3:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
38%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)12.5%
41.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
54%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bynum School's ranking?
Bynum School is ranked #433 out of 696 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?
≤20% 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 Bynum School?
8 students attend Bynum School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Bynum School students are White, and 38% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bynum School?
Bynum School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bynum School offer ?
Bynum School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bynum School part of?
Bynum School is part of Bynum Elementary School District.
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