Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rau School ranks in the top 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Rau School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sidney, MT, encompassing approximately 241.9 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 25 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rau School's student population of 70 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rau School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rau School is 0.19, 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
#342 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 Rau School's ranking?
Rau School is ranked #342 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rau School?
70 students attend Rau School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rau School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rau School?
Rau School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rau School offer ?
Rau School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rau School part of?
Rau School is part of Rau Elementary School District.
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