Summary:
The city of Laurel, Montana is home to 5 schools, including 3 Laurel Elementary schools, 1 Laurel High School, and 1 middle school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools in the district, with some standout schools like West School and Fred W Graff School showing stronger academic results.
West School, an elementary school, has a history of strong performance, ranking in the top 30-66 out of 218-234 Montana elementary schools from 2004-2007 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School have lower proficiency rates than the state average in mathematics, reading, and science. However, Fred W Graff School stands out with a higher mathematics proficiency rate compared to the Laurel Elementary district and the state average.
The data also reveals that the schools in the Laurel district have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 31.69% at Laurel High School to 49.24% at West School. This suggests a significant portion of the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may have implications for the resources and support needed to address their unique challenges. Overall, the Laurel school district presents a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with some standout schools and a need to address the academic performance and support for economically disadvantaged students across the district.
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