Serving 29 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Creek School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher 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-5
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Creek School serves the southwest part of Livingston, MT, covering an area of approximately 47.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Creek School's student population of 29 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pine Creek School ranks within the top 20% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek 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
#138 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
35.9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek School's ranking?
Pine Creek School is ranked #138 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Pine Creek School often compared to?
Pine Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side School, Shields Valley Elementary School, Gardiner School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pine Creek School?
29 students attend Pine Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Pine Creek School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Creek School?
Pine Creek School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Creek School offer ?
Pine Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Creek School part of?
Pine Creek School is part of Pine Creek Elementary School District.
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