Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Drummond School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drummond School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Drummond School's student population of 85 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Drummond School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drummond School is 0.20, 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
#67 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
89%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drummond School's ranking?
Drummond School is ranked #67 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Drummond School?
85 students attend Drummond School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Drummond School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drummond School?
Drummond School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Drummond School offer ?
Drummond School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Drummond School part of?
Drummond School is part of Drummond Elementary School District.
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