Serving 220 students in grades 5-6, Polson 5-6 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)48%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)56%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)36%
12%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
4%
Black
(15-16)n/a
1%
White
(15-16)62%
79%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Polson 5-6 School?
220 students attend Polson 5-6 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Polson 5-6 School students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polson 5-6 School?
Polson 5-6 School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Polson 5-6 School offer ?
Polson 5-6 School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Polson 5-6 School part of?
Polson 5-6 School is part of Polson Elementary School District.
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