Cool Spring Colony School (Closed 2023)

140 North
Chester, MT 59522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cool Spring Colony School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MT)
(18-19)
≥50%
42%
(18-19)
<50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White
100%
76%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
n/a
0.00
(22-23)
11.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Cool Spring Colony School?
9 students attend Cool Spring Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cool Spring Colony School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cool Spring Colony School?
Cool Spring Colony School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cool Spring Colony School offer ?
Cool Spring Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cool Spring Colony School part of?
Cool Spring Colony School is part of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District.

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