Gardiner School

510 Stone Street
Gardiner, MT 59030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gardiner School ranks in the top 5% 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
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 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gardiner School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Gardiner School's student population of 63 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
63 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Gardiner School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#20 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-59%
36%
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70-79%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
5%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
89%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gardiner School's ranking?
Gardiner School is ranked #20 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Gardiner School often compared to?
Gardiner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side School, Arrowhead School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Gardiner School?
63 students attend Gardiner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gardiner School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardiner School?
Gardiner School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardiner School offer ?
Gardiner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gardiner School part of?
Gardiner School is part of Gardiner Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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