Summary:
The 59072 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, there are some standout performers worth highlighting.
Roundup High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 36 out of 124 Montana high schools in 2022-2023 to 107 out of 182 in 2024-2025. However, its English Language Arts test scores are close to the state average, indicating relatively strong academic performance in this subject. In contrast, Roundup 7-8 (the middle school) has the lowest statewide ranking among the three schools, but its Science test scores are significantly higher than the state average and the other two schools, suggesting stronger performance in this subject area.
Across the schools, test scores vary, with Roundup Elementary having lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to state averages. Roundup High School also has lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science. The middle school, Roundup 7-8, stands out with its significantly higher Science proficiency rate. These performance differences may be influenced by the varying spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, as well as the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
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