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Polaris School

Public Grades PK, KG-8
155th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 401 Montana Elementary Schools
Better than 61% of Montana elementary schools
Summary

Polaris School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Polaris, MT, with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Polaris Elementary District, which is ranked 155 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Polaris School is a standout performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in English Language Arts (66.67% vs. 43.09%), Mathematics (0% vs. 36.77%), and Science (100% vs. 38.16%). The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5:1 to 8:1, likely contributes to this strong academic performance and the individualized attention students receive. However, the school's 0% proficiency rate in Mathematics is a concern and an area that may need improvement.

While Polaris School maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has dropped from 134 out of 356 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 155 out of 401 elementary schools in 2024-2025, suggesting that the school may be facing some challenges or that other schools in the state are improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the lack of nearby comparable schools makes it difficult to assess how Polaris School's performance and metrics compare to other local schools.

8
Students ?
8.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$20,727
Per pupil spending ?
0%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 4210 Pioneer Mnt Scenic Byway
       Polaris, MT  59746

(406) 834-3403

District: Polaris Elementary


Students who attend Polaris School usually attend:

High:    Beaverhead County High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2021 → 61st in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Montana average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)
✓Above the Montana median (61st percentile)
✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Mathematics scores 37 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school50%
District avg50%
Montana avg40%
155th of 401
Montana public elementary schools ?
Top 39%▼ down 1 pts since 2021
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
155th of 387Polaris 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202560.0155 of 40161.3%★★★☆☆
202166.5134 of 35662.4%★★★☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
Science100%+62 vs state
English Language Arts67%+24 vs state
Mathematics0%-37 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polaris School

In the 2024-25 school year, 8 students attended Polaris School.

Students at Polaris School are 100% White.

Students who attend Polaris School usually go on to attend:

High : Beaverhead County High School

Polaris School ranks 155th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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