Summary:
The Poplar Elementary School District in Poplar, Montana, consists of a single elementary school, Poplar School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's student population is predominantly Native American, reflecting the demographics of the local community.
Poplar School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on Montana state tests well below the state average in both mathematics (11.45% proficient) and reading (12.98% proficient). The school's statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools has declined over the past three years, from 338 out of 356 in 2020-2021 to 313 out of 332 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school is struggling to keep pace with other schools in the state. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
The data also indicates that Poplar School serves a community with significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,787, higher than the state average, and a large portion of the student population likely comes from low-income households. These factors may contribute to the academic performance challenges faced by the school, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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