Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poly Drive School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poly Drive School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Poly Drive School's student population of 298 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poly Drive School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poly Drive School is 0.40, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 Poly Drive School's ranking?
Poly Drive School is ranked #278 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Poly Drive School often compared to?
Poly Drive Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rose Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Poly Drive School?
298 students attend Poly Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Poly Drive School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poly Drive School?
Poly Drive School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poly Drive School offer ?
Poly Drive School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poly Drive School part of?
Poly Drive School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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