Summary:
The city of Columbia Falls, Montana is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from across the district. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with a few standout institutions leading the way.
The top-performing schools in the area are Deer Park School, an elementary school that ranks 81 out of 401 Montana elementary schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars, and Deer Park 6-8, a middle school that ranks 8 out of 222 Montana middle schools and is rated 5 out of 5 stars. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with Deer Park School having 55.88% proficiency in ELA, 50% in Math, and 52.63% in Science, and Deer Park 6-8 achieving 70% proficiency in both ELA and Math.
In contrast, the other schools in the Columbia Falls Elementary and Columbia Falls High School districts generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests. However, the district-wide student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 12.3 to 15.2, which may contribute to more personalized attention for students. The high rates of free and reduced lunch, ranging from 35.83% to 99.42%, also suggest that the schools serve a population with significant economic challenges that may require additional resources and support.
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