Serving 355 students in grades 2-4, Linderman 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 45% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Linderman School's attendance zone covers the entire Polson, MT school district, encompassing approximately 447.7 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 12.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 18.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linderman School's student population of 355 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Linderman 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 Linderman School is 0.54, 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
#239 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Linderman School's ranking?
Linderman School is ranked #239 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Linderman School often compared to?
Linderman Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View School, Dayton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Linderman School?
355 students attend Linderman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Linderman School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linderman School?
Linderman School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Linderman School offer ?
Linderman School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linderman School part of?
Linderman School is part of Polson Elementary School District.
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