Choteau School

102 7th Ave Nw
Choteau, MT 59422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Choteau School serves 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Choteau School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Choteau School's student population of 185 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Choteau School is ranked within the top 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 Choteau School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
89%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Choteau School's ranking?
Choteau School is ranked #259 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Choteau School?
185 students attend Choteau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Choteau School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choteau School?
Choteau School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Choteau School offer ?
Choteau School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Choteau School part of?
Choteau School is part of Choteau Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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