Summary:
The 59520 zip code in Montana is home to a single high school, Big Sandy High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Big Sandy K-12 district. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 61st out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 104th out of 124 high schools in 2022-2023 (1-star rating).
Big Sandy High School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (47.06%), Mathematics (35.29%), and Science (35.29%) were below the statewide averages in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has a relatively small student population of 59 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9, which is significantly lower than the state average. Additionally, nearly half (49.15%) of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
While the small size and low student-teacher ratio of Big Sandy High School could provide opportunities for more personalized attention and support, the school's fluctuating performance and academic proficiency rates below state averages suggest the need for targeted strategies to address the specific challenges faced by the school and its student population. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's performance would be necessary to develop effective improvement plans.
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