Best Public Schools in Nashua, MT

Summary:

The city of Nashua, Montana is home to three small schools serving students from elementary through high school: Nashua School, Nashua High School, and Nashua 6-8. These schools have faced some challenges, with Nashua 6-8 Middle School seeing a significant drop in its state-wide ranking and Nashua High School consistently ranking in the bottom half of Montana high schools.

Despite their small student populations, the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a strength. However, the limited resources and funding available to these small schools may hinder their ability to offer a comprehensive educational experience. Additionally, the schools have a significant Native American student population, highlighting the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and targeted support services to ensure these students are receiving the resources they need to succeed.

Overall, the Nashua K-12 Schools district faces a mix of challenges and opportunities. Addressing the declining performance at Nashua 6-8 Middle School and the consistently low rankings at Nashua High School will be crucial, while also leveraging the small class sizes and exploring ways to better support the diverse student population. Continued community engagement and a focus on improving educational outcomes will be essential for the success of these schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (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	Total
Nashua School	Public	PK, KG-5	222 Mabel	Nashua	59248	Valley County	Nashua K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 746-3411	51	7	7.5		33 (64.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (21.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	22.7	277^th of 332 public elementary schools	16.6%		14.8	299^th of 329 public elementary schools	9.1%	22	19.1	33.3	$17,943
Nashua High School	Public	9-12	222 Mabel	Nashua	59248	Valley County	Nashua K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 746-3411	34	5	6.9		26 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.8%)								(n/a)			$17,752
Nashua 6-8	Public	6-8	222 Mabel	Nashua	59248	Valley County	Nashua K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 746-3411	24	3	8.5		15 (62.5%)	1 (4.2%)	2 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)	35	135^th of 187 public middle schools	27.8%		68.9	58^th of 190 public middle schools	69.5%	77	30.4	34.8	$17,848

Cities Near Nashua

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Glasgow	12.54 mi	4	115^th
Frazer	15.46 mi	4	131^st
Wolf Point	32.94 mi	6	160^th
Hinsdale	37.77 mi	3
Jordan	41.88 mi	4	19^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.