Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rose Park 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rose Park School serves the southeast part of Billings, MT, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rose Park School's student population of 277 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rose Park 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 Rose Park School is 0.51, which is more 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
#525 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
68%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rose Park School's ranking?
Rose Park School is ranked #525 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Rose Park School often compared to?
Rose Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poly Drive School, Ponderosa School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rose Park School?
277 students attend Rose Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rose Park School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rose Park School?
Rose Park School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rose Park School offer ?
Rose Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rose Park School part of?
Rose Park School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
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