Saco School
Tel:
(406)527-3531
- Saco School serves 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 21%.
Top Placements
Saco School places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saco School's student population of 28 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 28 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Saco School's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saco School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
| Overall School Rank | #318 out of 573 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-79% | 51% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 97% | 79% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.20 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Saco Elem School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Saco School is Malta High School (25.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Malta 6-7-8 (25.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hinsdale School (12.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hinsdale Hinsdale School Grades: PK-6 | 39 students
12.8 miles
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406)364-2314 12.8 PK-6 39 - Whitewater Whitewater School Grades: PK-5 | 27 students
24.6 miles
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406)674-5417 24.6 PK-5 27 - Malta Malta K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 245 students
25.2 miles
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406)654-2320 25.2 PK-5 245 - Malta Malta 6-7-8 Grades: 6-8 | 113 students
25.6 miles
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406)654-2225 25.6 6-8 113 - Malta Malta High School Grades: 9-12 | 146 students
25.6 miles
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406)654-2002 25.6 9-12 146
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