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Glendale School

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Glendale School ranks 147 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Glendale School is a small elementary school in Cut Bank, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 12 students. Despite its small size, this school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outpacing the surrounding Browning Elementary School District and the state of Montana in key metrics.

Glendale School boasts impressive proficiency rates, with 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 30% in Mathematics, and an outstanding 100% in Science. In comparison, the Browning Elementary School District had just 5.89% proficiency in ELA, 3.14% in Math, and 3.23% in Science. Glendale School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.5 to 11.2 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Big Sky School and Hidden Lake Elementary. Additionally, Glendale School spends significantly more per student, at $15,493, compared to the $9,750 spent per student at nearby Cut Bank Elementary schools.

While Glendale School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 50th out of 356 schools in 2020-2021 to 147th out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, its consistent academic excellence and the stark contrast with nearby schools present an opportunity for further investigation and potential replication of its successful practices. Glendale School's performance suggests that it is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning, making it a standout in the region.

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,296

Per pupil spending ?

16.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2151 Chaulk Butte Road
Cut Bank, MT 59427

(406) 336-2635

District: Browning Elementary

Students who attend Glendale School usually attend:

Middle:	Browning Middle School
High:	Browning High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2010 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (48% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 53 percentile points since 2010

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Browning Elementary

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg4%

Montana avg40%

147^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 23 pts since 2021

From top 14% (2021) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Browning Elementary

332^nd of 387Browning Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	61.3	147 of 401	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.0	102 of 212	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	175 of 332	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	65.4	134 of 329	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	88.0	50 of 356	86.0%	★★★★☆
2013	13.6	223 of 246	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	11.9	227 of 244	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	14.0	222 of 247	10.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	12.6	217 of 241	10.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2013	13.9	140 of 159	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	7.9	143 of 156	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	12.9	142 of 161	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	12.7	141 of 156	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+62 vs state

English Language Arts60%+17 vs state

Mathematics30%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Glendale School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Glendale School	Public	PK, KG-8	2151 Chaulk Butte Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Browning Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 336-2635	12	1	9.5		12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.3	147^th of 401 public elementary schools	63.3%		57	102^nd of 212 public elementary schools	51.9%	45	60.0	30.0	$18,296
Zenith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	Zenith Colony Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-5430	11	1	11.0	72.7%	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.9	283^rd of 401 public elementary schools	29.4%					(n/a)	33.3	33.3	$13,592
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	Pardue Road-Seville	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Mountain View Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-2433	10	1	10.0		10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.8	85^th of 401 public elementary schools	78.8%					(n/a)	40.0	100.0	$19,501
Big Sky School	Public	PK, KG-8	1657 Merriweather Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Browning Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 336-3790	22	2	9.7		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.7	397^th of 401 public elementary schools	1.0%		1.9	211^th of 212 public elementary schools	0.5%	186	0.0	0.0	$16,034
Glacier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	451 Tipville Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-2623	10	1	10.0		10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.2	369^th of 401 public elementary schools	8.0%					(n/a)	0.0	20.0	$15,248
Hidden Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Welch Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-3696	26	2	13.0		25 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	383^rd of 401 public elementary schools	4.5%		5.3	198^th of 212 public elementary schools	6.6%	185	0.0	10.5	$7,934
Anna Jeffries Elementary	Public	4-5	105 2nd Street NW	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 873-2411	118	8	15.1	66.9%	47 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (33.9%)	1 (0.8%)	25 (21.2%)	28.6	310^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.7%		53.8	114^th of 212 public elementary schools	46.2%	196	33.6	15.9	$11,475
Horizon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Horizon Road	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 336-2961	15	1	15.0		15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	353^rd of 401 public elementary schools	12.0%					(n/a)	0.0	28.6	$9,664
H C Davis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	15 2nd Avenue SE	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 873-5513	209	18	11.8	67.0%	85 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (17.2%)	25.9	324^th of 401 public elementary schools	19.2%		35.7	145^th of 212 public elementary schools	31.6%	179	29.8	21.3	$14,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Glendale School

What is the racial makeup of Glendale School?

Students at Glendale School are 100% White.

How many students attend Glendale School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 12 students attended Glendale School.

Is Glendale School a good school?

Glendale School ranks 147^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Glendale School attend?

Students who attend Glendale School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Browning Middle School
High : Browning High School

What district is Glendale School in?

Browning Elementary

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