Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Poplar 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Poplar School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Poplar, MT, covering approximately 745.1 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 18.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 37.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Poplar 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 School is 0.08, 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
#667 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
96%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
76%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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)54.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-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 School's ranking?
Poplar School is ranked #667 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Poplar School?
329 students attend Poplar School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Poplar School students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar School?
Poplar School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar School offer ?
Poplar School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar School part of?
Poplar School is part of Poplar Elementary School District.
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