Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Power School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Power School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Power School's student population of 67 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Power School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#23 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power School's ranking?
Power School is ranked #23 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Power School?
67 students attend Power School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Power School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power School?
Power School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Power School offer ?
Power School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Power School part of?
Power School is part of Power Elem School District.
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