Morning Star School
Morning Star School serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Morning Star School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (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 79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morning Star School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Morning Star School's student population of 433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Morning Star School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Morning Star School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 707 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Morning Star School's ranking?
Morning Star School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Morning Star School?
433 students attend Morning Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Morning Star School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morning Star School offer ?
Morning Star School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Morning Star School part of?
Morning Star School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
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