Golden Ridge School
Tel:
(406) 467-2010
Golden Ridge School serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Golden Ridge School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Golden Ridge School's student population of 36 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 36 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
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School Comparison
Golden Ridge School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Golden Ridge School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #460 out of 718 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 11% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 100% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Golden Ridge Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Golden Ridge School is Augusta High School (7.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Augusta 7-8 (7.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Augusta Elementary School (7.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Augusta 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 10 students
7.6 miles
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384 7.6 7-8 10 - Augusta Augusta Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 58 students
7.6 miles
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384 7.6 PK-8 58 - Augusta Augusta High School Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
7.6 miles
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384 7.6 9-12 36 - Fairfield Fairfield 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 60 students
14.5 miles
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425 14.5 7-8 60 - Fairfield Fairfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 135 students
14.5 miles
13 7th Street
Fairfield, MT 59436
(406) 467-2425 14.5 PK-6 135
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