Best High Schools in Jefferson County, MT

Jefferson County, MT has 3 high schools with 823 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Whitehall High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students

2. Jefferson High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students

3. Salmon Jr/sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, MT

Jefferson County, MT has 9 middle schools with 785 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.

1. Montana City Middle Schl

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montana City Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 183 Students

2. Clancy 7-8

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clancy Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 81 Students

3. Willow Creek 7-8

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Willow Creek Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 3 Students

4. Three Forks 7-8

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Three Forks Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

5. Whitehall 6-8

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students

6. Boulder 7-8

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boulder Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 46 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, MT

Jefferson County, MT has 8 elementary schools with 1,634 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.

1. Elk City School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students

2. Montana City School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montana City Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students

3. Clancy School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clancy Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students

4. Whitehall Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Whitehall Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students

5. Salmon Pioneer Primary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students

6. Three Forks Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Three Forks Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students

7. Boulder Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boulder Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 172 Students

8. Basin School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Basin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 11 Students

9. Willow Creek School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Willow Creek Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students

10. Cardwell School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cardwell Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 40 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, MT

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jefferson County, MT has a total population of 12,085 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jefferson County, MT

3,242

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

34%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jefferson County, MT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.92 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.20 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.72 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, MT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson County, MT.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

718 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

51 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jefferson County, MT Internet Health Assessment.

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