Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Margaret Leary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Leary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret Leary School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Rankings
Margaret Leary School ranks within the top 20% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Leary School is 0.27, 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
#86 out of 696 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Leary School's ranking?
Margaret Leary School is ranked #86 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Margaret Leary School often compared to?
Margaret Leary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest School, Lincoln Primary, Emerson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Margaret Leary School?
361 students attend Margaret Leary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Margaret Leary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Leary School?
Margaret Leary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret Leary School offer ?
Margaret Leary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret Leary School part of?
Margaret Leary School is part of Butte Elementary School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Seniors Last Day
June 01, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of Instruction
June 05, 2026 (Friday)
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