Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Superior 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Superior Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Superior, MT, covering approximately 474.3 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles to the zone's edges, reaching up to 24 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Superior Elementary School's student population of 185 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyone Working Together for a Superior Education
School Rankings
Superior Elementary 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 Superior Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#476 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Superior Elementary School's ranking?
Superior Elementary School is ranked #476 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Superior Elementary School?
185 students attend Superior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Superior Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Superior Elementary School?
Superior Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Superior Elementary School offer ?
Superior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Superior Elementary School part of?
Superior Elementary School is part of Superior K-12 Schools.
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