Elementary Schools in Custer K-12 Schools

Custer K-12 Schools district in Montana has only one elementary school, Custer School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.8, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is consistently lower than the district and state averages.

Custer School's proficiency rates range from 22.22% in Science to 39.29% in Mathematics, compared to the Custer K-12 Schools district averages of 33.33% and 29.27%, respectively, and the statewide averages of 38.16% and 36.77%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly in recent years, from 137th out of 212 elementary schools to 272nd out of 401, indicating instability in its performance.

Another notable factor is the high percentage of students at Custer School who receive free or reduced-price lunch (53.06%), which suggests a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This demographic characteristic may contribute to the school's academic challenges and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Despite the small class sizes, Custer School faces the task of addressing its underperformance and providing a high-quality education to its students.