Longfellow School
Longfellow School serves 128 students in grades 3-6.
Longfellow 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longfellow School's student population of 128 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
128 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Longfellow School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Longfellow School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#389 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
1%
11%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
5%

Black
n/a
1%

White
95%
78%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Longfellow School?
128 students attend Longfellow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Longfellow School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longfellow School?
Longfellow School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Longfellow School offer ?
Longfellow School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Longfellow School part of?
Longfellow School is part of Baker K-12 Schools School District.
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