Serving 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Vida 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vida School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Circle, MT, encompassing approximately 695.1 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 16.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vida School's student population of 43 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Vida 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 Vida School is 0.53, which is more 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
#282 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
12%
10%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
25%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vida School's ranking?
Vida School is ranked #282 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Vida School?
43 students attend Vida School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Vida School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vida School?
Vida School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vida School offer ?
Vida School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vida School part of?
Vida School is part of Vida Elementary School District.
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