Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher 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 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottonwood School's attendance zone covers the entire Havre, MT school district, encompassing approximately 540.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 46.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 20 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.35, 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
#210 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
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
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
1%
White
80%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
35.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #210 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cottonwood School often compared to?
Cottonwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star School, Sunnyside School, Highland Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% 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 Cottonwood School?
20 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cottonwood School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Cottonwood Elementary School District.
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