Best High Schools in Pondera County, MT

Pondera County, MT has 4 high schools with 301 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 Pondera County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pondera County meet expectations.

1. Dutton/brady High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students

2. Conrad High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Conrad H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students

3. Valier High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Valier H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 46 Students

4. Heart Butte High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heart Butte K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pondera County, MT

Pondera County, MT has 8 middle schools with 343 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 Pondera County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pondera County don't meet expectations.

1. Utterback 4-6

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Conrad Elem • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 119 Students

2. Utterback 7-8

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Conrad Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 69 Students

3. Dutton/brady Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 17 Students

4. Valier 7-8

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valier Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 24 Students

5. Heart Butte 6-8

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Heart Butte K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 39 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pondera County, MT

Pondera County, MT has 6 elementary schools with 416 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 Pondera County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pondera County don't meet expectations.

1. Dutton/brady Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 47 Students

2. Meadowlark School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Conrad Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 154 Students

3. Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valier Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 20 Students

4. Midway Colony

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 15 Students

5. Valier School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Valier Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students

6. Dupuyer School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dupuyer Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 21 Students

7. Pondera Colony School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 27 Students

8. Miami School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Miami Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 34 Students

9. Heart Butte Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Heart Butte K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 95 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pondera County, MT

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

Community Factors

Pondera County, MT has a total population of 5,898 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pondera County, MT

1,060

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pondera County, MT.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.72 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

20.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pondera County, MT.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

633 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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