McCormick School

McCormick School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Troy, MT, with just 21 students. Despite its small size, the school has some notable strengths, as well as some areas of concern.

One of McCormick School's key strengths is its strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state averages in several subjects, including 50% proficiency in English Language Arts, 5.88% in Mathematics, and 62.5% in Science. Additionally, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 18.1 over the past few years, which is much lower than the nearby W.F. Morrison School. However, the school's spending per student, at $15,273 in 2018-2019, is significantly higher than the $10,937 spent at W.F. Morrison School.

Despite these strengths, McCormick School also faces some challenges. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school's enrollment has been declining, with only 21 students compared to the 158 students at W.F. Morrison School. This raises questions about the long-term viability and sustainability of the school. Furthermore, the lack of free/reduced lunch data for McCormick School makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of its student population and whether the school is serving underprivileged students effectively.