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Meadowlark School

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Meadowlark School ranks 141 st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-3

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Meadowlark School is an elementary school in Conrad, Montana, serving 144 students in grades PK-3. It is part of the Conrad Elementary School District, which is ranked 121 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Meadowlark School has shown mixed academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (39.53%) were lower than the district (47.77%) and state (43.09%) averages, but its Mathematics proficiency rate (55.81%) was higher than both the district (49.55%) and state (36.77%) averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (58.33%), which is significantly higher than the state average. However, Meadowlark's spending per student ($10,251) is higher than the state average, and it has a low student-teacher ratio ranging from 13.3 to 14.6 students per teacher.

Compared to nearby schools, Meadowlark's academic performance is generally stronger than Cam Rose School and Valier School, but lower than Miami School and Midway Colony. Meadowlark's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be variable and influenced by factors beyond just the school itself. The school's leadership and district may need to consider targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population and improve overall academic outcomes.

144

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,531

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17 3rd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425

(406) 278-5620

District: Conrad Elementary

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually attend:

Middle:	Utterback 4-6
	Utterback 7-8
High:	Conrad High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2005 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

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

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2005

✓Above the Montana median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg49%

Montana avg40%

141^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 38 pts since 2021

From bottom 27% (2021) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

121^st of 387Conrad 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	62.5	141 of 401	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.2	129 of 332	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.8	144 of 329	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.3	259 of 356	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	41.9	167 of 230	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.2	159 of 234	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.7	156 of 218	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics56%+19 vs state

English Language Arts40%-4 vs state

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Schools Near Meadowlark 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
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-3	17 3rd Avenue Southwest	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Conrad Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 278-5620	144	11	13.3	58.3%	126 (87.5%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	2 (1.4%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.2%)	62.5	141^st of 401 public elementary schools	64.8%					(n/a)	39.5	55.8	$11,531
Midway Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	605 Healy Spring Rd.	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	18	2	9.0		18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	313^th of 401 public elementary schools	21.9%		7.3	194^th of 212 public elementary schools	8.5%	119	16.7	41.7	$12,689
Miami School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 New Miami Colony Lane	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Miami Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3325	38	2	19.0		38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.1	73^rd of 401 public elementary schools	81.8%		21.4	179^th of 212 public elementary schools	15.6%	106	65.2	39.1	$7,750
Valier School	Public	PK, KG-6	723 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	58	8	7.3	53.4%	33 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	31.2	296^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.2%		29	164^th of 212 public elementary schools	22.6%	132	27.3	33.3	$16,328
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center	Public	PK, KG-8	804 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	25	1	23.8	96.0%	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.6	195^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.4%		33	152^nd of 212 public elementary schools	28.3%	43	17.7	88.2	$14,387
Cam Rose School	Public	PK, KG-8	253 Union School Road	Shelby	59474	Toole County	Shelby Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 424-8910	28	2	14.0	82.1%	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	374^th of 401 public elementary schools	6.7%					(n/a)	18.8	0.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark School

Is Meadowlark School a good school?

Meadowlark School ranks 141^st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Meadowlark School attend?

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Utterback 4-6
Middle : Utterback 7-8
High : Conrad High School

What is the racial makeup of Meadowlark School?

Students at Meadowlark School are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is Meadowlark School in?

Conrad Elementary

How many students attend Meadowlark School?

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

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