Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ryegate 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 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 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ryegate School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ryegate, MT, encompassing approximately 638 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.3 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 31.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ryegate School's student population of 33 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ryegate 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 Ryegate School is 0.06, 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
#592 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ryegate School's ranking?
Ryegate School is ranked #592 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ryegate School?
33 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 7:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ryegate School part of?
Ryegate School is part of Ryegate K-12 Schools.
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