Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59044

The 59044 zip code area in Montana is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area generally perform below the state averages in both math and reading proficiency, a few standout institutions emerge from the data.

Fred W Graff School, an elementary school, has the highest math proficiency rate at 44.2%, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Laurel High School has the lowest math proficiency at 26.03%, compared to the state average of 37.06%. The schools also vary in their spending per student, with Laurel High School spending $9,303 per student and West School spending $6,641 per student.

One concerning trend is the steady decline in the statewide ranking of Laurel Middle School, which has dropped from the top half of Montana middle schools to the bottom half over the past few years. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the schools, ranging from 31.69% at Laurel High School to 49.24% at West School, suggest potential equity issues in the district that may be contributing to the variations in academic performance.