Elementary Schools in DeSmet Elementary

Summary:

The DeSmet Elementary district in Montana is home to a single standout elementary school, DeSmet School. This small school of just 88 students has consistently outperformed the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 68.42% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 55.26% in Reading for the 2022-2023 school year.

DeSmet School's strong performance is reflected in its statewide rankings, placing 110th out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 54th out of 329 in 2021-2022, with 3- and 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with 81.82% White, 4.55% Hispanic, 4.55% Asian, and 2.27% Native American students, contributes to a rich learning environment.

The low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 at DeSmet School is likely a key factor in its academic success, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, its consistent high performance and diverse student body make it a standout elementary school in the DeSmet Elementary district.

District Detail

6355 Padre Lane
Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 549-4994

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 300 Montana districts

See the 2023 Montana District rankings!

Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 127

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
DeSmet School	Public	PK, KG-5	6355 Padre Lane	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	DeSmet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-4994	88	11	8.2		72 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	4 (4.5%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.8%)	67.7	110^th of 332 public elementary schools	66.9%		86.8	54^th of 329 public elementary schools	83.6%	56	68.4	55.3	28.6	$20,376

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hellgate Elementary	3.09 mi	4	55^th
Missoula Elementary	4.94 mi	12	54^th
Target Range Elementary	5.83 mi	2	48^th
Missoula High School	5.89 mi	4	124^th
Frenchtown K-12 Schools	8.36 mi	4	131^st

Elementary Schools in DeSmet Elementary

District Detail

DeSmet School

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