Summary:
The Big Sky School K-12 district in Montana has only one elementary school, Ophir Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. With 216 students, Ophir Elementary has a racial makeup of 85.65% White, 11.57% Hispanic, and 2.78% two or more races.
Ophir Elementary's performance on state tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in mathematics (36.89%) and reading (39.22%) below the district and state averages, but its science proficiency rate (42.86%) exceeding both. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, dropping from 4 out of 5 stars in 2021-2022 to 2 out of 5 stars in 2022-2023, suggesting inconsistent performance or factors beyond just test scores contributing to the ranking. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.3 to 1 and spending per student of $11,476, Ophir Elementary appears to have relatively small class sizes and funding levels, though the lack of data on free and reduced-price lunch rates makes it difficult to assess the socioeconomic status of the student population.
As the sole elementary school in the Big Sky School K-12 district, Ophir Elementary may have limited options for families to choose from or for the district to make comparisons and improvements across multiple schools. The school's mixed academic performance and fluctuating statewide ranking suggest that parents should carefully consider the school's strengths and weaknesses when evaluating educational options for their children in the Big Sky area.
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