Summary:
The 59858 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve grades K-12, all part of the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district. While the district generally underperforms the state averages in core academic subjects, the Philipsburg 7-8 Middle School stands out as a bright spot, outperforming the state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
The Granite High School has seen a decline in performance, dropping from 30th out of 114 Montana high schools in 2021-2022 to 95th out of 182 in 2024-2025. However, the school still outperforms the district and state averages in 11th-grade Mathematics. With a relatively low student enrollment of 56, the school may have opportunities to provide more personalized learning experiences.
Across all three schools, 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The district-wide spending per student is $12,101, which is higher than the state average, suggesting that resources may not be the primary factor in the district's underperformance. Opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing among the small schools in the district could be explored to improve student outcomes.
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