Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Desmet School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: DeSmet School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Missoula, MT, encompassing approximately 26.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Desmet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Desmet School's student population of 90 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Desmet School ranks within the top 30% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Desmet School is 0.26, 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
#149 out of 696 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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)35.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Desmet School's ranking?
Desmet School is ranked #149 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Desmet School often compared to?
Desmet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Target Range School, Bonner 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 37% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Desmet School?
90 students attend Desmet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Desmet School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Desmet School?
Desmet School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Desmet School offer ?
Desmet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desmet School part of?
Desmet School is part of Desmet Elementary School District.
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