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Meadowlark School

Summary:

Meadowlark School is an elementary school in Chinook, Montana, serving 167 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Chinook Elementary School District, which is ranked 255 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadowlark School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (24.74%), Reading (24.74%), and Science (10%) falling well below the state averages. Compared to the nearby Davey Elementary, Meadowlark School's proficiency rates are also lower in Mathematics and Science, though slightly higher in Reading. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 51st out of 230 elementary schools in 2006-2007 to 289th out of 332 in 2022-2023, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 4 stars to 1 star.

Meadowlark School's student population has also seen a shift in racial composition, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Native American students. This change may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's academic performance. Additionally, the nearby Zurich School, which is part of the higher-ranked Zurich Elementary district, outperforms Meadowlark School in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency rates, while Davey Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Meadowlark School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 623 New York
       Chinook, MT  59523

(406) 357-2033

District: Chinook Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,631 Help


Students who attend Meadowlark School usually attend:

Middle:    Chinook 7-8
High:    Chinook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.2%
American Indian:
10.7%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadowlark School ranks worse than 87% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.2%), American Indian (10.7%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadowlark School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadowlark School is $18,631.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Chinook Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinook Elementary 255th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadowlark School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.01 178th 217 18.0%
2005 23.87 187th 218 14.2%
2006 69.68 52nd 234 77.8%
2007 71.25 51st 230 77.8%
2010 56.17 118th 241 51.0%
2011 58.50 118th 247 52.2%
2012 63.62 82nd 244 66.4%
2013 55.82 126th 246 48.8%
2016 36.60 129th 191 32.5%
2021 26.29 283rd 356 20.5%
2022 36.84 245th 329 25.5%
2023 16.04 289th 332 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meadowlark 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 134 134
1991 101 0 0 3 12 n/a n/a 0 116
1992 263 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 242 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 248
1994 240 3 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 250
1995 191 0 2 1 22 n/a n/a 0 216
1996 191 0 2 1 22 n/a n/a 0 216
1997 193 0 4 1 24 n/a n/a 0 222
1998 183 0 0 1 21 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 161 1 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 189
2000 150 2 0 2 29 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 155 2 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 153 3 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 187
2003 153 3 0 0 31 n/a n/a 0 187
2004 142 2 0 0 24 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 134 2 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 168
2006 130 1 0 0 32 n/a n/a 0 163
2007 133 0 2 0 29 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 129 0 2 0 31 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 134 0 0 1 23 n/a n/a 0 158
2010 119 0 0 1 22 n/a n/a 0 142
2011 142 0 0 2 17 0 3 0 164
2012 141 2 1 1 19 0 2 0 166
2013 154 2 0 2 23 0 5 0 186
2014 161 1 0 1 21 0 9 0 193
2015 161 1 0 2 23 0 13 0 200
2016 164 1 0 4 17 1 13 0 200
2017 170 0 0 0 11 2 13 0 196
2018 172 1 0 2 5 4 14 0 198
2019 160 1 0 1 9 5 16 0 192
2020 152 1 0 2 4 4 17 0 180
2021 140 0 0 1 8 2 14 0 165
2022 142 0 1 1 15 1 11 0 171
2023 133 0 1 4 16 1 12 0 167
2024 118 1 1 2 16 0 11 0 149

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 Meadowlark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 134 9.5 14.1 13.4
1991 116 8.3 13.9 14.7
1992 266 15.0 17.7 23.3
1993 248 15.2 16.3 27
1994 250 15.5 16.1 24
1995 216 15.5 13.9 22.7
1996 216 15.5 13.9 22.7
1997 222 15.0 14.8 29.3
1998 205 15.0 13.7 31.2
1999 189 13.3 14.2 36
2000 183 13.3 13.8 25.7
2001 174 12.7 13.7 25.9
2002 187 14.5 12.9 28.9
2003 187 14.5 12.9 28.9
2004 168 14.5 11.6 26.2
2005 168 13.5 12.4 38.1
2006 163 14.5 11.2 41.1
2007 164 13.8 11.9 35.4
2008 162 13.8 11.7 34.6
2009 158 11.8 13.4 31
2010 142 12.5 11.2 33.8
2011 164 12.3 13.2 35.4
2012 166 13.3 12.4 31.3
2013 186 14.3 12.9 34.4
2014 193 11.8 16.3 43
2015 200 13.0 15.3 34.5
2016 200 15.0 13.3 37.5
2017 196 14.7 13.3 39.8
2018 198 15.9 12.3 38.4
2019 192 14.9 12.8 43.2
2020 180 15.0 11.9 30
2021 165 14.0 11.7 n/a
2022 171 12.5 13.6 n/a
2023 167 14.0 11.8 n/a
2024 149 13.7 10.8 54.4

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 Meadowlark School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 134 9.5 14.1 13.4
1991 116 8.3 13.9 14.7
1992 266 15.0 17.7 23.3
1993 248 15.2 16.3 27
1994 250 15.5 16.1 24
1995 216 15.5 13.9 22.7
1996 216 15.5 13.9 22.7
1997 222 15.0 14.8 29.3
1998 205 15.0 13.7 31.2
1999 189 13.3 14.2 36
2000 183 13.3 13.8 25.7
2001 174 12.7 13.7 25.9
2002 187 14.5 12.9 28.9
2003 187 14.5 12.9 28.9
2004 168 14.5 11.6 26.2
2005 168 13.5 12.4 38.1
2006 163 14.5 11.2 41.1
2007 164 13.8 11.9 35.4
2008 162 13.8 11.7 34.6
2009 158 11.8 13.4 31
2010 142 12.5 11.2 33.8
2011 164 12.3 13.2 35.4
2012 166 13.3 12.4 31.3
2013 186 14.3 12.9 34.4
2014 193 11.8 16.3 43
2015 200 13.0 15.3 34.5
2016 200 15.0 13.3 37.5
2017 196 14.7 13.3 39.8
2018 198 15.9 12.3 38.4
2019 192 14.9 12.8 43.2
2020 180 15.0 11.9 30
2021 165 14.0 11.7 n/a
2022 171 12.5 13.6 n/a
2023 167 14.0 11.8 n/a
2024 149 13.7 10.8 54.4

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 Meadowlark School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,580
2021 $14,608
2022 $15,895
2023 $18,631

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadowlark 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 Students192167
 13%
African American10
 100%
American Indian916
 77.8%
Asian01
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White160133
 16.9%
Two or More Races1612
 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark School

Meadowlark School ranks in the bottom 13.0% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Meadowlark School are 79% White, 11% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Meadowlark School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chinook 7-8
High : Chinook High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Meadowlark School.


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