Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester-joplin-inverness 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chester-Joplin-Inverness School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chester, MT, encompassing approximately 1,745 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located 37.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chester-joplin-inverness School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Chester-joplin-inverness School's student population of 124 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chester-joplin-inverness 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 Chester-joplin-inverness School is 0.10, 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
#79 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-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 Chester-joplin-inverness School's ranking?
Chester-joplin-inverness School is ranked #79 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Chester-joplin-inverness School?
124 students attend Chester-joplin-inverness School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chester-joplin-inverness School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester-joplin-inverness School?
Chester-joplin-inverness School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester-joplin-inverness School offer ?
Chester-joplin-inverness School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chester-joplin-inverness School part of?
Chester-joplin-inverness School is part of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District.
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