Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Culbertson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Culbertson School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 495.9 square miles in and around Culbertson, MT. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Culbertson School's student population of 124 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day
School Rankings
Culbertson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culbertson School is 0.60, which is more 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
#544 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Culbertson School's ranking?
Culbertson School is ranked #544 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Culbertson School often compared to?
Culbertson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Froid Elementary School, Bainville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Culbertson School?
124 students attend Culbertson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Culbertson School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Culbertson School?
Culbertson School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Culbertson School offer ?
Culbertson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Culbertson School part of?
Culbertson School is part of Culbertson Elementary School District.
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