207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ryegate School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ryegate School's student population of 39 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ryegate School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≤20%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).

How many students attend Ryegate School?

39 students attend Ryegate School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Ryegate School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ryegate School?

Ryegate School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ryegate School offer ?

Ryegate School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Ryegate School part of?

Ryegate School is part of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤20%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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