Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hobson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hobson School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 593.9 square miles in Hobson, MT. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 32.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hobson School's student population of 68 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hobson School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hobson School is 0.12, 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
#322 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Hobson School's ranking?
Hobson School is ranked #322 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hobson School?
68 students attend Hobson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hobson School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hobson School?
Hobson School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hobson School offer ?
Hobson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hobson School part of?
Hobson School is part of Hobson K-12 Schools.
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