Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandstone School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandstone School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sandstone School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandstone School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandstone School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
2%
1%
White
73%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandstone School's ranking?
Sandstone School is ranked #375 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Sandstone School often compared to?
Sandstone Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beartooth School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Sandstone School?
418 students attend Sandstone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sandstone School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sandstone School offer ?
Sandstone School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandstone School part of?
Sandstone School is part of Billings Elem School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandstone School located?
Sandstone School is located in the Heights neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 8 other public schools located in Heights.
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