Best Schools in 59043, MT
59043, MT has 11 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,831 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in 59043 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59043, MT
The top high schools in 59043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colstrip High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
2. Lame Deer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59043, MT
The top middle schools in 59043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 17 Students
2. Frank Brattin Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
3. Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
4. Lame Deer 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59043, MT
The top elementary schools in 59043, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Butte Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. Birney School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Birney Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 6 Students
3. Ashland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 65 Students
4. Crow Agency School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
5. Lame Deer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59043, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59043, MT has a total population of 2,880 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59043, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 59043, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59043, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59043, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 59043, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59043, MT
How many schools are in 59043, MT?
59043, MT has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,831 students in total.
How do schools in 59043 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 59043 score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 59043 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59043?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 24%
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