Best Public Schools in Simms, MT

Summary:

The city of Simms, Montana is home to two schools: Simms High School and Sun River Middle School. While Simms High School has a larger enrollment of 101 students, Sun River Middle School is ranked higher in the state of Montana, despite having a lower SchoolDigger rating.

Sun River Middle School stands out for its more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Native American students compared to Simms High School. However, Simms High School spends more per student ($14,478) than Sun River Middle School ($12,808), though Sun River Middle School has a higher student-teacher ratio (13.1) than Simms High School (10.4). The data also reveals a discrepancy between the schools' SchoolDigger ratings and their state-wide rankings, with Sun River Middle School ranked higher in the state despite a lower SchoolDigger rating.

Overall, the two schools in Simms, Montana present a mixed picture, with differences in enrollment, demographics, spending, and performance metrics. Parents and community members may want to further investigate the factors contributing to these patterns and explore ways to support both Simms High School and Sun River Valley Elementary District to ensure all students in the area receive a high-quality education.

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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
Sun River Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	55	5	11.2	34.5%	46 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	2 (3.6%)	3 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	45.8	105^th of 187 public middle schools	43.9%		46	116^th of 190 public middle schools	38.9%	11	35.6	40.7	33.3	$15,227
Simms High School	Public	9-12	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Simms High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	101	8	12.0	38.6%	85 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.9%)	42.2	66^th of 124 public high schools	46.8%		24.3	76^th of 114 public high schools	33.3%	10	37.9	44.8	20.7	$20,815

Cities Near Simms

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Shaw	5.07 mi	1	28^th
Sun River	6.43 mi	1	3^rd
Fairfield	8.54 mi	6	33^rd
Ulm	15.46 mi	3	78^th
Wolf Creek	17.57 mi	2

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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.