Creston School serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Creston School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (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 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creston School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Creston School's student population of 116 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Creston School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Creston School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
78%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creston School's ranking?
Creston School is ranked #32 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Creston School often compared to?
Creston Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cayuse Prairie School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Creston School?
116 students attend Creston School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Creston School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creston School?
Creston School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Creston School offer ?
Creston School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Creston School part of?
Creston School is part of Creston Elem School District.
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