Summary:
The Independent Elementary district in Montana is home to a single standout elementary school, Independent School, which serves grades PK-6 and has consistently performed well academically over the past three years.
Independent School has outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 44.32% of students scoring proficient or better compared to the state average of 36.59%. While the school's reading proficiency rate of 45.9% was slightly below the state average of 46.03%, it has maintained a strong ranking within the state, placing in the top half of Montana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population reflects the racial demographics of the local community, with a majority of White students and significant percentages of Hispanic, African American, Native American, and Pacific Islander students.
With a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which is lower than the state average, and spending $7,573 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, Independent School appears to have the resources and support to continue its academic success. While the school's reading proficiency could be an area for improvement, its overall strong performance and consistent ranking suggest it is a standout option for families in the Independent Elementary district.
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