Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadowlark Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meadowlark Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadowlark Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#50 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadowlark Elementary School's ranking?
Meadowlark Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Meadowlark Elementary School often compared to?
Meadowlark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emily Dickinson School, Hyalite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary School?
486 students attend Meadowlark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Meadowlark Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark Elementary School?
Meadowlark Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary School offer ?
Meadowlark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meadowlark Elementary School part of?
Meadowlark Elementary School is part of Bozeman Elem School District.
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