Best Schools in 59079, MT
59079, MT has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,344 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 59079 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59079, MT
The top high schools in 59079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
2. Skyview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1602 Students
3. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 253 Students
4. Huntley Project High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59079, MT
The top middle schools in 59079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castle Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Billings Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 703 Students
2. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 196 Students
3. Huntley Project 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59079, MT
The top elementary schools in 59079, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broadview Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 98 Students
2. Huntley Project Elem K-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
3. Shepherd Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
4. Independent School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independent Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59079, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59079, MT has a total population of 3,641 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59079, 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 59079, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59079, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59079, 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 59079, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59079, MT
How many schools are in 59079, MT?
59079, MT has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,344 students in total.
How do schools in 59079 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 59079 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 59079 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59079?
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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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations