Best Public Schools in Boulder, MT

Summary:

The city of Boulder, Montana is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school. The data reveals that Jefferson High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 30-41 high schools in the state over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Boulder Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 90th out of 329 elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 220th out of 332 in 2022-2023 with a 2-star rating.

The schools in Boulder also differ in their student racial makeup, with Jefferson High School having a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.61%) compared to the other schools. Boulder 7-8 (Middle School) and Boulder Elementary School have a more diverse student population, with 80.43% and 82.56% white students, respectively. Additionally, Jefferson High School has a higher spending per student ($11,420) and a lower student-teacher ratio (15.1) compared to the other schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of the schools in Boulder, with Jefferson High School emerging as the standout performer, while Boulder Elementary School faces challenges. The Boulder 7-8 (Middle School) has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, which is a positive trend. However, the lack of data on free and reduced lunch rates limits the ability to fully understand the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing the schools' performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Boulder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 So Washington	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Boulder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3316	166	10	16.6	62.7%	135 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.8%)	41.9	220^th of 332 public elementary schools	33.7%		75.5	90^th of 329 public elementary schools	72.6%	130	30.0	52.5	21.1	$15,528
Boulder 7-8	Public	7-8	205 S Washington	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Boulder Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3316	53	4	11.8	50.9%	46 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.7%)	63.8	63^rd of 187 public middle schools	66.3%		60.6	76^th of 190 public middle schools	60.0%	13	33.3	51.1	50.0	$16,702
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	312 South Main	Boulder	59632	Jefferson County	Jefferson High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 225-3317	297	21	14.1	21.5%	284 (95.6%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.2	30^th of 124 public high schools	75.8%		38.6	41^st of 114 public high schools	64.0%	11	38.9	55.6	36.3	$14,806

Cities Near Boulder

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Basin	10 mi	1
Clancy	18.67 mi	4	26^th
Whitehall	22.69 mi	3	55^th
Butte	24.38 mi	8	71^st
Cardwell	24.72 mi	1	14^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.