Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59106

The 59106 zip code area in Montana is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and no high schools or alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Ben Steele Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while others, such as Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Yellowstone Academy 7-8, struggle to meet academic standards.

Ben Steele Middle School stands out with its top 50-70 ranking in Montana, 4-star rating, and strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, the Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Yellowstone Academy 7-8 schools have significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects, well below the state and district averages.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, with the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, Yellowstone Academy Elementary and Yellowstone Academy 7-8, also having the lowest test scores. Additionally, the Yellowstone Academy schools have a significantly higher spending per student, but this does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for these schools.