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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Poplar, MT, encompassing approximately 745.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 18.8 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge located 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
94%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
76%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
10%
Showing 2000–2009. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
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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