Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morning Star School ranks in the top 5% 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 35%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Morning Star School's student population of 422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Morning Star School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morning Star School is 0.17, 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
#8 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morning Star School's ranking?
Morning Star School is ranked #8 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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 35% 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?
422 students attend Morning Star School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Morning Star School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morning Star School?
Morning Star School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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