Summary:
The city of Lewistown, Montana is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students, with varying performance metrics and student demographics.
Among the standout schools in Lewistown is King Colony School, a small elementary/middle school (grades PK-8) with only 7 students. Despite its tiny size, King Colony has impressive performance, ranking 63rd out of 401 Montana elementary schools and earning a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed the state averages, with 66.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50% in Math and Science. Another high-performing school is Lewistown 7-8, a middle school that has consistently ranked in the top half of Montana middle schools, reaching as high as 32nd out of 123 in the 2023-2024 school year. Lewistown 7-8 also boasts strong test scores, with 50.26% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.55% in Math.
In contrast, some schools in Lewistown face challenges. Fergus High School, the lone high school in the data set, has seen its statewide ranking drop from 32nd out of 124 schools in 2022-2023 to 85th out of 182 in the projected 2024-2025 school year, indicating a decline in performance. Additionally, the Lewistown Elementary district, which includes 4 of the 7 schools, is ranked 131st out of 387 districts in the state and rated 3 out of 5 stars, suggesting room for improvement across the district.
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