Summary:
The 59405 zip code area of Great Falls, Montana is home to 13 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout high-achieving institutions and others that are struggling to meet proficiency standards.
Among the top-performing schools in the area are Chief Joseph School, which ranks 92nd out of 401 Montana elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Loy School and Lincoln School also stand out as high-performing elementary schools, ranking 156th and 215th, respectively, out of 401 Montana elementary schools. On the other hand, Longfellow School is the lowest-performing school in the area, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the schools, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 33.67% at Loy School to 98.1% at Longfellow School. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the differences in student outcomes across the Great Falls Elementary and Great Falls High School districts.
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