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 performance levels across these schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.
Fred W Graff School, an elementary school, has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 247th out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 115th out of 401 in 2024-2025. Its test scores in English Language Arts (53.09% proficient or better) and Mathematics (46.06% proficient or better) are also higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Laurel High School and Laurel Middle School have proficiency rates in various subjects that fall below the state averages.
The data also reveals that the Laurel school district serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 34.95% at Laurel High School to 93.04% at South School. This suggests that the district faces challenges in ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students, and the varying performance levels across the schools may be influenced by the resources and support available to address the needs of this high-need population.
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