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Babb School

Summary:

Babb School is a small elementary school in Babb, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with just 24 students. The school is part of the Browning Elementary School District, which is ranked 269 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Babb School consistently underperforms compared to the state and its local district in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests. In 2022-2023, only 7.69% of Babb School students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 1.85% for Browning Elementary and 36.59% statewide. In reading, 15.38% of Babb School students were proficient or better, compared to 4.92% for Browning Elementary and 46.03% statewide. The school has also maintained a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Despite its small size and relatively low student-teacher ratio, Babb School spends a relatively high amount per student, at $19,080 per student in the 2018-2019 school year. This suggests the school may be struggling to effectively allocate its resources to support student learning. Additionally, the challenges facing Babb School appear to be reflective of broader issues within the local education system, as the school's performance is significantly lower than that of its local district, Browning Elementary, which also performs poorly compared to the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4063 Hwy 89 N
       Babb, MT  59411

(406) 732-5539

District: Browning Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,611 Help


Students who attend Babb School usually attend:

Middle:    Browning Middle School
High:    Browning High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  22

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
86.4%
White:
13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Babb School ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Browning Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (86.4%), White (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Babb School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Browning Elementary School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Babb School is $28,611, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Browning Elementary School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Browning Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Browning Elementary 269th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Babb School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 12.59 217th 241 10.0%
2011 13.97 222nd 247 10.1%
2012 13.78 216th 244 11.5%
2013 13.99 215th 246 12.6%
2015 9.00 271st 287 5.6%
2021 2.91 347th 356 2.5%
2023 5.66 315th 332 5.1%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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 Babb School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 25 25
1991 3 2 0 0 27 n/a n/a 0 32
1992 5 1 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 27
1993 4 1 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 31
1994 4 0 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 42
1995 2 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 37
1996 2 0 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 37
1997 5 0 0 0 34 n/a n/a 0 39
1998 0 0 0 0 30 n/a n/a 0 30
1999 3 0 0 0 37 n/a n/a 0 40
2000 1 0 0 0 40 n/a n/a 0 41
2001 2 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 35
2002 4 0 0 2 33 n/a n/a 0 39
2003 4 0 0 2 33 n/a n/a 0 39
2004 1 0 0 2 27 n/a n/a 0 30
2005 10 0 0 0 26 n/a n/a 0 36
2006 4 0 0 0 22 n/a n/a 0 26
2007 1 0 1 0 34 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 2 0 1 0 34 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 7 0 1 0 31 n/a n/a 0 39
2010 2 0 1 0 35 n/a n/a 0 38
2011 2 0 1 0 34 0 0 0 37
2012 6 1 1 0 27 0 0 0 35
2013 3 0 0 0 31 0 1 0 35
2014 6 0 0 3 20 1 0 0 30
2015 3 0 0 0 19 0 2 0 24
2016 6 0 0 0 20 0 2 0 28
2017 12 0 0 0 16 0 2 0 30
2018 13 0 0 0 19 0 2 0 34
2019 1 0 0 0 19 0 2 0 22
2020 5 0 0 0 23 0 2 0 30
2021 6 0 1 0 23 0 2 0 32
2022 2 0 1 0 21 0 0 0 24
2023 3 0 1 0 20 0 0 0 24
2024 3 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 22

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 Babb School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 25 2.3 10.8 64
1991 32 2.0 16.0 71.9
1992 27 2.0 13.5 33.3
1993 31 3.8 8.2 35.5
1994 42 3.7 11.4 71.4
1995 37 3.2 11.6 73
1996 37 3.2 11.6 73
1997 39 3.0 13.0 46.2
1998 30 3.2 9.4 70
1999 40 3.0 13.3 70
2000 41 3.0 13.7 85.4
2001 35 3.5 10.0 80
2002 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
2003 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
2004 30 2.1 14.3 90
2005 36 3.2 11.3 72.2
2006 26 3.1 8.4 61.5
2007 36 3.1 11.6 63.9
2008 37 3.1 11.9 70.3
2009 39 3.0 13.0 71.8
2010 38 3.0 12.6 92.1
2011 37 3.0 12.3 91.9
2012 35 3.0 11.6 91.4
2013 35 3.1 11.1 91.4
2014 30 3.0 9.8 90
2015 24 2.0 12.0 100
2016 28 2.0 14.0 100
2017 30 2.2 13.2 100
2018 34 2.2 14.9 0
2019 22 2.2 9.6 59.1
2020 30 2.0 15.0 96.7
2021 32 2.0 16.0 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
2023 24 2.3 10.2 n/a
2024 22 2.5 8.8 100

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 Babb School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 25 2.3 10.8 64
1991 32 2.0 16.0 71.9
1992 27 2.0 13.5 33.3
1993 31 3.8 8.2 35.5
1994 42 3.7 11.4 71.4
1995 37 3.2 11.6 73
1996 37 3.2 11.6 73
1997 39 3.0 13.0 46.2
1998 30 3.2 9.4 70
1999 40 3.0 13.3 70
2000 41 3.0 13.7 85.4
2001 35 3.5 10.0 80
2002 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
2003 39 4.0 9.8 84.6
2004 30 2.1 14.3 90
2005 36 3.2 11.3 72.2
2006 26 3.1 8.4 61.5
2007 36 3.1 11.6 63.9
2008 37 3.1 11.9 70.3
2009 39 3.0 13.0 71.8
2010 38 3.0 12.6 92.1
2011 37 3.0 12.3 91.9
2012 35 3.0 11.6 91.4
2013 35 3.1 11.1 91.4
2014 30 3.0 9.8 90
2015 24 2.0 12.0 100
2016 28 2.0 14.0 100
2017 30 2.2 13.2 100
2018 34 2.2 14.9 0
2019 22 2.2 9.6 59.1
2020 30 2.0 15.0 96.7
2021 32 2.0 16.0 n/a
2022 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
2023 24 2.3 10.2 n/a
2024 22 2.5 8.8 100

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 Babb School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,080
2021 $21,622
2022 $26,633
2023 $28,611

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Babb 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 Students2224
 9.1%
African American00
American Indian1920
 5.3%
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White13
 200%
Two or More Races20
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Babb School

Students at Babb School are 86% American Indian, 14% White.

Students who attend Babb School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Browning Middle School
High : Browning High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 22 students attended Babb School.

Babb School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Montana elementary schools.


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