Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hyalite Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hyalite Elementary serves the southwest part of Bozeman, MT, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hyalite Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hyalite Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hyalite Elementary 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 Hyalite Elementary School is 0.51, which is more 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
#203 out of 696 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
64%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Hyalite Elementary School's ranking?
Hyalite Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hyalite Elementary School often compared to?
Hyalite Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlark Elementary School, Morning Star School, Emily Dickinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hyalite Elementary School?
521 students attend Hyalite Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hyalite Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyalite Elementary School?
Hyalite Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hyalite Elementary School offer ?
Hyalite Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hyalite Elementary School part of?
Hyalite Elementary School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
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