Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Daly 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daly School's attendance zone covers the entire Hamilton, MT school district, encompassing approximately 277.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 21 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daly School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Daly School's student population of 539 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Daly 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 Daly School is 0.27, 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
#250 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Daly School's ranking?
Daly School is ranked #250 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Daly School often compared to?
Daly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Victor School, Stevensville K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Daly School?
539 students attend Daly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Daly School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daly School?
Daly School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daly School offer ?
Daly School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daly School part of?
Daly School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools.
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