Smith School

2320 5th Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Smith School's student population of 269 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Smith School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#291 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
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50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
25%
5%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
67%
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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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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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 Smith School's ranking?
Smith School is ranked #291 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Smith School often compared to?
Smith Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson School, Warren School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Smith School?
269 students attend Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Smith School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith School?
Smith School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smith School offer ?
Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Smith School part of?
Smith School is part of Helena Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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