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Meadowlark School

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Meadowlark School ranks 222 nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

222^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Meadowlark School is an elementary school located in Chinook, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 144 students. The school is part of the Chinook Elementary School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowlark School's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 51 out of 230 elementary schools in 2006-2007 (4-star rating) to 289 out of 332 in 2022-2023 (1-star rating). The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science, with proficiency rates of 40% in English Language Arts, 37.66% in Mathematics, and 20% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, Meadowlark School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.75% in 2024-2025 to 54.36% in 2023-2024.

In comparison, the nearby Davey Elementary School is ranked 94 out of 401 Montana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and has higher test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Another nearby school, Zurich School, has a mix of performance, with some years ranking higher than Meadowlark but also having lower test scores in certain subjects. Addressing the challenges faced by Meadowlark School, such as its lower test scores and declining performance, could help the school better serve its students and community.

144

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,120

Per pupil spending ?

43.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523

(406) 357-2033

District: Chinook Elementary

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually attend:

Middle:	Chinook 7-8
High:	Chinook High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

American Indian:

11.1%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2023 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2023)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg29%

Montana avg40%

222^nd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Chinook Elementary

282^nd of 387Chinook 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	45.7	222 of 401	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	16.0	289 of 332	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.8	245 of 329	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.3	283 of 356	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.6	129 of 191	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.8	126 of 246	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.6	82 of 244	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.5	118 of 247	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.2	118 of 241	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.3	51 of 230	77.8%	★★★★☆
2006	69.7	52 of 234	77.8%	★★★★☆
2005	23.9	187 of 218	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	24.0	178 of 217	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-3 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

Science20%-18 vs state

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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
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-6	623 New York	Chinook	59523	Blaine County	Chinook Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 357-2033	144	12	11.6	43.8%	110 (76.4%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	16 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	45.7	222^nd of 401 public elementary schools	44.6%					(n/a)	40.0	37.7	$23,120
Zurich School	Public	PK, KG-8	265 Park Road	Zurich	59547	Blaine County	Zurich Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 357-4164	23	2	11.5	100.0%	16 (69.6%)	1 (4.3%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.9	265^th of 401 public elementary schools	33.9%		56.4	103^rd of 212 public elementary schools	51.4%	162	30.0	40.0	$18,269
Davey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	56182 Clear Creek Rd	Havre	59501	Hill County	Davey Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 395-4461	8	1	8.0		6 (75.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.9	94^th of 401 public elementary schools	76.6%					(n/a)	66.7	33.3	$19,663

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark School

What is the racial makeup of Meadowlark School?

Students at Meadowlark School are 76% White, 11% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Meadowlark School in?

Chinook Elementary

What schools do graduates of Meadowlark School attend?

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinook 7-8
High : Chinook High School

Is Meadowlark School a good school?

Meadowlark School ranks 222^nd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Meadowlark School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 144 students attended Meadowlark School.

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