Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Darby 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Darby School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Darby, MT, encompassing approximately 1,375.8 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 25 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 40 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Darby School's student population of 170 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Darby 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 Darby School is 0.22, 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
#453 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
76%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darby School's ranking?
Darby School is ranked #453 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Darby School often compared to?
Darby Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Middle School, Lone Rock Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Darby School?
170 students attend Darby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Darby School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Darby School?
Darby School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Darby School offer ?
Darby School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Darby School part of?
Darby School is part of Darby K-12 Schools.
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