Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morning Star School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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-5
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Morning Star School serves the southern part of Bozeman, MT, covering an area of approximately 36.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morning Star School's student population of 482 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
482 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Morning Star School ranks within the top 1% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morning Star School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 696 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Morning Star School's ranking?
Morning Star School is ranked #5 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Morning Star School often compared to?
Morning Star Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow School, Hyalite Elementary School, Emily Dickinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Morning Star School?
482 students attend Morning Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Morning Star School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morning Star School part of?
Morning Star School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
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