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Cleveland School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

15^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Cleveland School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Chinook, MT, with just 11 students enrolled as of the 2024-2025 school year. Despite its tiny size, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 75% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages.

The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 4:1 to 11:1 over the past 3 years, suggests a high level of individualized attention for students. Interestingly, the closest comparable school, Bear Paw School, which is part of a different district, has even stronger academic performance, with 100% proficiency in ELA, Math, and Science. This indicates that the Chinook area may be home to a concentration of high-quality educational institutions.

Cleveland Elementary District, which Cleveland School is a part of, is ranked 16th out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Cleveland School has maintained this level of excellence for the past 3 school years, a testament to its effective leadership and teaching. However, the small enrollment size raises questions about the school's long-term viability and its ability to offer a diverse range of educational opportunities typically found in larger schools.

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,300

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

Highway 240 (25 mile
Chinook, MT 59523

(406) 357-2018

District: Cleveland Elementary

Students who attend Cleveland School usually attend:

High:

Harlem High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

9.1%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (75% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Montana avg40%

15^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 4%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 387Cleveland Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts75%+32 vs state

Mathematics75%+38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Cleveland School	Public	PK, KG-8	Highway 240 (25 mile	Chinook	59523	Blaine County	Cleveland Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 357-2018	11	1	11.0		10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.1	15^th of 401 public elementary schools	96.3%					(n/a)	75.0	75.0	$24,300
Bear Paw School	Public	PK, KG-8	29815 Clear Creek Rd	Chinook	59523	Blaine County	Bear Paw Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 395-4436	10	1	10.0		9 (90.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.7	6^th of 401 public elementary schools	98.5%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$16,325

Frequently Asked Questions about Cleveland School

What district is Cleveland School in?

Cleveland Elementary

What schools do graduates of Cleveland School attend?

Students who attend Cleveland School usually go on to attend:

High : Harlem High School

Is Cleveland School a good school?

Yes! Cleveland School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 15^th of 401 Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Cleveland School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 11 students attended Cleveland School.

What is the racial makeup of Cleveland School?

Students at Cleveland School are 91% White, 9% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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