Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Seeley Lake Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Seeley Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Seeley Lake Elementary School's student population of 144 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
144 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seeley Lake Elementary 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 Seeley Lake Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#482 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seeley Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Seeley Lake Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 707 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Seeley Lake Elementary School?
144 students attend Seeley Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Seeley Lake Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seeley Lake Elementary School?
Seeley Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seeley Lake Elementary School offer ?
Seeley Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Seeley Lake Elementary School part of?
Seeley Lake Elementary School is part of Seeley Lake Elem School District.
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