Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Target Range 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 44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Target Range School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Missoula, MT, encompassing approximately 107.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is 6.5 miles, while the farthest edge is 17.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Target Range School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Target Range School's student population of 410 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Target Range School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Target Range School is 0.29, 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
#210 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Target Range School's ranking?
Target Range School is ranked #210 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Target Range School often compared to?
Target Range Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desmet School, Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Target Range School?
410 students attend Target Range School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Target Range School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Target Range School?
Target Range School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Target Range School offer ?
Target Range School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Target Range School part of?
Target Range School is part of Target Range Elementary School District.
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