Biddle School

Biddle School is a small elementary school in Biddle, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 11 students. As the only school in the Biddle Elementary School District, which is ranked 385 out of 387 districts in the state, Biddle School faces significant challenges, including a 0-star rating and ranking 398 out of 401 elementary schools in Montana.

Academically, Biddle School struggles, with 0% proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, far below the state averages. The school does not provide specific free/reduced lunch data, but the low enrollment and poor performance suggest it serves a high-need, economically disadvantaged population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this may indicate staffing and resource allocation issues rather than a more personalized learning environment.

The isolation of Biddle School, with no other schools within 20 miles, likely contributes to the challenges it faces. The school's persistent low performance, with a 0-star rating for the past three years, highlights deeply rooted problems that will require a comprehensive, targeted approach to improve educational outcomes and ensure equity for the students of Biddle School.