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Best Schools in 59404, MT
59404, MT has 28 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 7,344 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in 59404 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 59404, MT
The top high schools in 59404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dutton/brady High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students
2. Fort Benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Benton H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
3. C M Russell High School
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Projected Test Scores
Great Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
4. Great Falls High School
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Projected Test Scores
Great Falls H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1641 Students
5. Cascade High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cascade H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
6. Centerville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Centerville H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
7. Simms High School
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Projected Test Scores
Simms H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 101 Students
Best Middle Schools in 59404, MT
The top middle schools in 59404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belt 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belt Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 50 Students
2. North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 724 Students
3. Cascade 6-8
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Projected Test Scores
Cascade Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Sun River Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Ulm Junior High
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Projected Test Scores
Ulm Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 15 Students
6. Vaughn 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vaughn Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 20 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 59404, MT
The top elementary schools in 59404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benton Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Lake Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
2. Hillcrest Colony Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Vaughn Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 9 Students
3. Meadow Lark School
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Projected Test Scores
Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 555 Students
4. Ulm School
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Projected Test Scores
Ulm Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
5. Belt School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belt Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
6. Riverview School
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Projected Test Scores
Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 427 Students
7. Cascade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 146 Students
8. Big Stone School
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Projected Test Scores
Centerville Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 23 Students
9. Fort Shaw Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Sun River Valley Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
10. Sacajawea School
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Projected Test Scores
Great Falls Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 59404, MT
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
59404, MT has a total population of 28,172 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 59404, 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 59404, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 59404, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 59404, 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 59404, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 59404, MT
How many schools are in 59404, MT?
59404, MT has 28 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 7,344 students in total.
How do schools in 59404 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 59404 score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in 59404 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 59404?
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: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations