Serving 88 students in grades 2-5, Grantsdale 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 was 60-64% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% MT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Grantsdale School?
88 students attend Grantsdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grantsdale School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grantsdale School?
Grantsdale School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grantsdale School offer ?
Grantsdale School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Grantsdale School part of?
Grantsdale School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District.
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