Serving 124 students in grades 5-6, Poplar 5-6 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar 5-6 School serves the entire district of Poplar, MT, encompassing an area of approximately 745.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 37.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar 5-6 School's student population of 124 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Poplar 5-6 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar 5-6 School is 0.12, 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
#684 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
94%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar 5-6 School's ranking?
Poplar 5-6 School is ranked #684 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Poplar 5-6 School?
124 students attend Poplar 5-6 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Poplar 5-6 School students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar 5-6 School?
Poplar 5-6 School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar 5-6 School offer ?
Poplar 5-6 School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar 5-6 School part of?
Poplar 5-6 School is part of Poplar Elementary School District.
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