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Rocky Boy School vs. Box Elder School

Should you attend Rocky Boy School or Box Elder School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rocky Boy School
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Box Elder School
205 Main Street
Box Elder, MT 59521
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Box Elder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rocky Boy 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 8% (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 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Box Elder 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 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
367 students
234 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rocky Boy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Box Elder School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rocky Boy School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Box Elder School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rocky Boy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Box Elder School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Boy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Box Elder School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Box Elder Elementary School District and the state of Montana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#682 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
#667 out of 696 schools in MT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rocky Boy School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Box Elder School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Boy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Box Elder School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Box Elder Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rocky Boy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Box Elder School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Box Elder Elementary School District and Montana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MT)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rocky Boy School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Box Elder School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
1
Kindergarten Students
52
25
Grade 1 Students
55
32
Grade 2 Students
56
36
Grade 3 Students
60
32
Grade 4 Students
40
40
Grade 5 Students
42
31
Grade 6 Students
43
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rocky Boy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Box Elder School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Box Elder Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rocky Boy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Box Elder School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Box Elder Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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n/a
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Box Elder School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Box Elder Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rocky Boy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Box Elder School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Box Elder Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Box Elder School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Box Elder Elementary School District and in Montana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rocky Boy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Box Elder School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Box Elder Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rocky Boy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Box Elder School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Box Elder Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(08-09 School Year Data)
10%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rocky Boy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rocky Boy Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Box Elder School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Box Elder Elementary School District and Montana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
 
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