Polson 5-6 School (Closed 2021)
Polson 5-6 School served 220 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
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%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Recent Articles

Teaching: Using Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality can enhance your lessons safely and efficiently. Virtual reality allows your students to explore worlds they might not otherwise see. We offer some suggestions on how to use VR in your classrooom.

July 11, 2022
Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps or JROTCJROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.

July 05, 2022
Teaching: Contract RenewalMost teaching contracts are year-to-year, or longer if you're eligible. Here are some suggestions for safeguarding your employment.