Summary:
The city of Poplar, Montana is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in Poplar have lower student-teacher ratios and higher spending per student compared to the state averages, they are consistently performing below state standards in academic achievement.
The proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for all Poplar schools are significantly lower than the Montana state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the proficiency rate in ELA for Poplar School (elementary) was just 11.43%, compared to the state average of 43.09%. Similarly, the high school, Poplar High School, had very low proficiency rates in ELA (20.45%), Mathematics (4.44%), and Science (4.44%), far below the state averages.
The schools in Poplar also face significant economic challenges, with all schools reporting a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating high levels of poverty in the student population. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student, the schools in Poplar are struggling to achieve better academic performance, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues within the Poplar Elementary and Poplar High School districts.
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