Summary:
The city of Arlee, Montana is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Arlee Elementary, Arlee High School, and Arlee 7-8. While the schools share some similarities, such as a significant Native American student population, they also exhibit notable differences in terms of performance, spending, and staffing.
None of the Arlee schools stand out as high-performing, with all three ranked in the bottom 10-15% or 15-20% of schools statewide and receiving a 1-out-of-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Arlee Elementary has the largest enrollment with 206 students, followed by Arlee High School with 145 students and Arlee 7-8 with 64 students. Per-student spending varies, with Arlee High School spending the most at $15,285 per student, while Arlee Elementary and Arlee 7-8 both spend $13,851 per student. Student-teacher ratios also differ, with Arlee 7-8 having the lowest ratio at 10:1, Arlee Elementary at 10.3:1, and Arlee High School at 12.6:1.
The high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 45-50% across the three schools, is a notable characteristic of the Arlee school district. This may present unique challenges and opportunities for the schools in terms of curriculum, teaching methods, and community engagement. Overall, the data suggests that the Arlee school district is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further analysis and interventions may be necessary to improve educational outcomes in the area.
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