Serving 100 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philipsburg School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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-6
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Philipsburg School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 1,173.2 square miles around Philipsburg, MT. Most students typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 24.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 31.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philipsburg School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Philipsburg School's student population of 100 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
100 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Philipsburg School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Philipsburg School is 0.13, 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
#500 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Philipsburg School's ranking?
Philipsburg School is ranked #500 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Philipsburg School?
100 students attend Philipsburg School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Philipsburg School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Philipsburg School?
Philipsburg School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Philipsburg School offer ?
Philipsburg School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Philipsburg School part of?
Philipsburg School is part of Philipsburg K-12 Schools.
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