Serving 53 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hysham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to 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 10% 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-6
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50% in MT)
- Attendance Zone: Hysham School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hysham, MT, covering approximately 984.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 32.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hysham School's student population of 53 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hysham School is 0.19, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
35%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Rebel colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hysham School often compared to?
Hysham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hysham 7-8, Hysham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hysham School?
53 students attend Hysham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hysham School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hysham School?
Hysham School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hysham School offer ?
Hysham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hysham School part of?
Hysham School is part of Hysham K-12 Schools.
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