Summary:
The 59275 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Westby K-12 Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 184 out of 387 in Montana with a 3-star rating, the standout school in this set is Westby High School, which ranks 35 out of 182 high schools in the state and earns a 4-star rating.
Westby High School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency on the ACT, with 66.67% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to 54.99% statewide. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics and Science proficiency. In contrast, Westby School (an elementary school) has higher Mathematics proficiency than the district and state, but lower English Language Arts and Science scores. The middle school, Westby 7-8, struggles the most, with 0% proficiency in English Language Arts and Science.
The data also reveals that the schools in this area serve a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at Westby 7-8 (55.56%). Despite the consistent spending per student across all three schools, the performance differences suggest that factors beyond funding, such as teaching quality, school leadership, and resource allocation, may play a more significant role in student outcomes.
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