Summary:
The city of Miles City, Montana, is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse range of students, with varying levels of academic performance and resource allocation.
Among the standout schools in Miles City is Kircher School, an elementary/middle school (grades PK-8) that boasts the highest test scores in the district, with 35.56% proficiency in math, 33.33% in reading, and 50% in science - all above the state averages. Kircher School also has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate at 4.62% and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.2, suggesting it may be the highest-performing school in the area. Another top performer is Custer County District High, which ranks 55th out of 122 Montana high schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with a reading proficiency of 56.19% - significantly above the state average of 45.88%.
In contrast, the schools in the Miles City Elementary district have high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 41.8% to 73.33%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. These schools also tend to have lower academic performance, with significant gaps compared to the top-performing institutions. The district as a whole faces challenges related to equity, resource allocation, and consistent academic improvement, as evidenced by the inconsistent statewide ranking of the schools over time.
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