Summary:
The 59730 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools generally perform well, with several standout institutions that rank among the top in the state.
The clear standout is Lone Peak High School, which consistently ranks in the top 3 high schools in Montana and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts impressive test scores, with 80% of students proficient or better in reading and 52% in math and science, significantly outperforming the state averages. Another top performer is Gallatin Gateway 7-8, a middle school that ranks 3rd out of 187 Montana middle schools and has an exceptional 84.62% proficiency rate in science.
The schools in this area generally have low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 2.65% at Lone Peak High School to 33.33% at Gallatin Gateway 7-8. All the schools have the same spending per student of $11,476, suggesting that factors beyond funding, such as teaching methods, curriculum, and school leadership, may contribute to the varying levels of academic performance. The student-teacher ratios also differ, with smaller middle schools like Gallatin Gateway 7-8 having much lower ratios than the larger elementary and high schools.
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