Poly Drive School

2410 Poly Drive
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Poly Drive School serves 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Poly Drive School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Poly Drive School's student population of 305 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Poly Drive School is ranked within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Poly Drive School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
5%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
81%
78%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poly Drive School's ranking?
Poly Drive School is ranked #323 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Poly Drive School?
305 students attend Poly Drive School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Poly Drive School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, 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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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