480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Vaughn School serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Vaughn School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MT
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Vaughn School's student population of 122 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Vaughn School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vaughn School is 0.47, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
Overall Testing Rank
#498 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
8%
11%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
71%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
18%
7%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vaughn School's ranking?

Vaughn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).

How many students attend Vaughn School?

122 students attend Vaughn School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Vaughn School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughn School?

Vaughn School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.

What grades does Vaughn School offer ?

Vaughn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Vaughn School part of?

Vaughn School is part of Vaughn Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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