Summary:
The 59453 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Judith Gap School, which serves grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 25 students. The school is part of the Judith Gap Elementary District, which is ranked 368 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Judith Gap School has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking, from 200 out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 377 out of 401 in the most recent 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with 0% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. However, the school performed better in Science, with 25% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.16%.
Despite the high per-student spending of $25,433 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 6.6 to 1 for the 2024-2025 school year, Judith Gap School continues to struggle academically. The school also has a 100% rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the root causes of the school's poor performance, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and support for economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students of Judith Gap School.
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