Woodman School is a small, rural school that was founded in 1892. The school is located on Highway 12 west of Lolo in Missoula County, Montana. There are approximately 50 students at Woodman School. Woodman School is organized into the following classrooms: Kindergarten; 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8.
Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodman 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodman School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lolo, MT, covering approximately 262.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Woodman School's student population of 25 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Woodman 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 Woodman School is 0.15, 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
#374 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
1%
White
92%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)84%
35.9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodman School's ranking?
Woodman School is ranked #374 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?
21-39% 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 Woodman School?
25 students attend Woodman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Woodman School students are White, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodman School?
Woodman School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodman School offer ?
Woodman School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodman School part of?
Woodman School is part of Woodman Elementary School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My children attended Woodman school in the 90''s. It is a wonderful school! This report doesn't tell you about the culture at the school. Classrooms have multiple ages of students. The older children help the younger children with their studies. They make sure there is no bullying going on. The younger students know that they can get help from the older students for almost anything. I can't account for the low scores of this school, but the tradeoff in learning good citizenship and civic responsibility is well worth it. Go Woodman!
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