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North Star School

Summary:

North Star School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Gildford, MT, with a total enrollment of 114 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance and demographics offer a complex picture, with both strengths and challenges.

Academically, North Star School has seen fluctuating results in recent years. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (34.55%), Reading (38.18%), and Science (40%) were all below the state averages. However, in the previous year, the school's performance exceeded the state averages in all three subjects. This inconsistency suggests the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. Interestingly, North Star School spends more per student ($9,860 in 2018-2019) than the state average and nearby schools, such as Cool Spring Colony School and Gildford Colony School, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation.

Another notable aspect of North Star School is its relatively homogeneous student population, with 88.6% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, which have 100% White student populations. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 10.9 over the past three school years, suggests students may benefit from smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. However, this also raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse range of educational opportunities and extracurricular activities given its small size.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 205 3rd St East
       Gildford, MT  59525

(406) 355-4481

District: North Star Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,045 Help


Students who attend North Star School usually attend:

Middle:    North Star 7-8
High:    North Star High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Star School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Star School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Star School is $13,045.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Star School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Star Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Star Elementary 107th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Star School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 69.13 58th 230 74.8%
2008 82.09 11th 194 94.3%
2009 80.83 11th 190 94.2%
2010 70.99 51st 241 78.8%
2011 71.06 53rd 247 78.5%
2012 77.37 28th 244 88.5%
2013 57.49 118th 246 52.0%
2015 56.46 136th 287 52.6%
2016 49.69 98th 191 48.7%
2021 50.49 211th 356 40.7%
2022 75.43 92nd 329 72.0%
2023 48.46 193rd 332 41.9%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Star School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 71 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2007 70 2 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 79
2008 68 0 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 73
2009 73 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 73 3 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 84
2011 84 2 2 1 2 0 3 0 94
2012 71 3 3 8 1 0 4 0 90
2013 72 3 2 3 1 0 2 0 83
2014 78 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 86
2015 79 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 90
2016 73 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 84
2017 76 0 0 8 1 0 5 0 90
2018 76 0 0 11 1 0 5 0 93
2019 86 1 0 10 0 0 4 0 101
2020 89 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 100
2021 89 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 99
2022 86 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 94
2023 101 1 0 8 0 0 4 0 114

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Star School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 75 7.9 9.5 44
2007 79 8.0 9.9 55.7
2008 73 8.1 9.0 61.6
2009 76 7.4 10.3 63.2
2010 84 7.2 11.5 61.9
2011 94 6.6 14.0 48.9
2012 90 7.5 11.8 47.8
2013 83 7.6 10.8 41
2014 86 7.6 11.1 45.3
2015 90 8.0 11.2 44.4
2016 84 9.0 9.3 38.1
2017 90 8.9 10.0 43.3
2018 93 8.8 10.5 53.8
2019 101 8.7 11.5 49.5
2020 100 8.7 11.4 49
2021 99 9.7 10.1 n/a
2022 94 9.4 9.9 n/a
2023 114 10.4 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Star School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 75 7.9 9.5 44
2007 79 8.0 9.9 55.7
2008 73 8.1 9.0 61.6
2009 76 7.4 10.3 63.2
2010 84 7.2 11.5 61.9
2011 94 6.6 14.0 48.9
2012 90 7.5 11.8 47.8
2013 83 7.6 10.8 41
2014 86 7.6 11.1 45.3
2015 90 8.0 11.2 44.4
2016 84 9.0 9.3 38.1
2017 90 8.9 10.0 43.3
2018 93 8.8 10.5 53.8
2019 101 8.7 11.5 49.5
2020 100 8.7 11.4 49
2021 99 9.7 10.1 n/a
2022 94 9.4 9.9 n/a
2023 114 10.4 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Star School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,860
2021 $13,938
2022 $14,210
2023 $13,045

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Star School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students101114
 12.9%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White86101
 17.4%
Two or More Races44

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Star School

Students who attend North Star School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Star 7-8
High : North Star High School

Students at North Star School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended North Star School.

North Star School ranks 193rd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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