Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stanford 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 40-59% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanford School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Stanford, MT, covering approximately 832.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 34.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stanford School's student population of 54 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stanford 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 Stanford School is 0.23, 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
#409 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
7%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanford School's ranking?
Stanford School is ranked #409 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?
40-59% 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 Stanford School?
54 students attend Stanford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Stanford School students are White, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanford School?
Stanford School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Stanford School offer ?
Stanford School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanford School part of?
Stanford School is part of Stanford K-12 Schools.
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