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Philipsburg School

Summary:

Philipsburg School is an elementary school located in Philipsburg, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school is part of the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 196 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philipsburg School has a predominantly white student population, with 92.55% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Hall School, which has 91.3% white students. Academically, Philipsburg School's performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates of 34.78% in mathematics, 41.3% in reading, and 30.77% in science. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 47th out of 191 Montana elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 210th out of 332 in 2022-2023, placing it in the bottom half of elementary schools in the state.

In comparison, the nearby Hall School, which is part of the Hall Elementary district, stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics (70% vs. 34.78%) and reading (90% vs. 41.3%) compared to Philipsburg School. Additionally, Hall School is ranked 2nd out of 332 Montana elementary schools, while Philipsburg School is ranked 210th. Despite Philipsburg School's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 students per teacher, the higher spending per student of $12,101 in the 2018-2019 school year does not seem to translate into better academic performance compared to the nearby Hall School, which spent $9,865 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 501 Schnepel St
       Philipsburg, MT  59858

(406) 859-3233

District: Philipsburg K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
210th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,927 Help


Students who attend Philipsburg School usually attend:

Middle:    Philipsburg 7-8
High:    Granite High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  103

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Philipsburg School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (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 Philipsburg School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Philipsburg School is $13,927.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Philipsburg K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Philipsburg K-12 Schools 196th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Philipsburg School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.23 77th 234 67.1%
2007 56.22 115th 230 50.0%
2008 73.91 32nd 194 83.5%
2009 73.95 30th 190 84.2%
2010 53.82 127th 241 47.3%
2011 66.83 77th 247 68.8%
2012 69.64 57th 244 76.6%
2013 72.05 51st 246 79.3%
2016 74.60 47th 191 75.4%
2021 51.25 208th 356 41.6%
2022 51.17 191st 329 41.9%
2023 43.69 210th 332 36.7%
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 Philipsburg School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 140 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1996 140 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1997 165 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1999 134 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 106 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2001 100 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2002 105 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2003 105 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2004 106 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 112
2005 91 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 82 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 86
2007 85 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 89
2008 90 0 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 97
2009 85 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 88
2010 81 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 85
2011 83 1 0 0 3 0 4 0 91
2012 78 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 83
2013 83 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 86
2014 73 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 75
2015 85 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 87
2016 78 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 81
2017 70 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 71
2018 67 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 72
2019 85 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 90
2020 76 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 81
2021 80 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 86
2022 82 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 87
2023 87 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 94
2024 96 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 103

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 Philipsburg School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 141 8.6 16.4 34
1996 141 8.6 16.4 34
1997 167 8.8 19.0 29.9
1998 142 9.2 15.4 36.6
1999 137 8.6 15.9 46
2000 110 9.1 12.1 37.3
2001 104 9.3 11.2 33.7
2002 110 8.1 13.6 34.5
2003 110 8.1 13.6 34.5
2004 112 7.8 14.4 35.7
2005 96 7.8 12.3 43.8
2006 86 8.1 10.6 37.2
2007 89 8.0 11.1 34.8
2008 97 8.0 12.1 36.1
2009 88 7.3 12.1 31.8
2010 85 6.6 12.8 27.1
2011 91 6.3 14.3 15.4
2012 83 8.3 9.9 43.4
2013 86 8.9 9.6 45.3
2014 75 9.2 8.1 49.3
2015 87 9.0 9.6 55.2
2016 81 9.0 9.0 59.3
2017 71 9.2 7.7 52.1
2018 72 9.0 7.9 37.5
2019 90 7.7 11.6 61.1
2020 81 7.1 11.3 46.9
2021 86 6.1 13.9 n/a
2022 87 6.2 13.8 n/a
2023 94 7.6 12.3 n/a
2024 103 8.3 12.3 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 Philipsburg School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 141 8.6 16.4 34
1996 141 8.6 16.4 34
1997 167 8.8 19.0 29.9
1998 142 9.2 15.4 36.6
1999 137 8.6 15.9 46
2000 110 9.1 12.1 37.3
2001 104 9.3 11.2 33.7
2002 110 8.1 13.6 34.5
2003 110 8.1 13.6 34.5
2004 112 7.8 14.4 35.7
2005 96 7.8 12.3 43.8
2006 86 8.1 10.6 37.2
2007 89 8.0 11.1 34.8
2008 97 8.0 12.1 36.1
2009 88 7.3 12.1 31.8
2010 85 6.6 12.8 27.1
2011 91 6.3 14.3 15.4
2012 83 8.3 9.9 43.4
2013 86 8.9 9.6 45.3
2014 75 9.2 8.1 49.3
2015 87 9.0 9.6 55.2
2016 81 9.0 9.0 59.3
2017 71 9.2 7.7 52.1
2018 72 9.0 7.9 37.5
2019 90 7.7 11.6 61.1
2020 81 7.1 11.3 46.9
2021 86 6.1 13.9 n/a
2022 87 6.2 13.8 n/a
2023 94 7.6 12.3 n/a
2024 103 8.3 12.3 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 Philipsburg School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,101
2021 $14,406
2022 $14,585
2023 $13,927

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Philipsburg 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 Students9094
 4.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White8587
 2.4%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Philipsburg School

Philipsburg School ranks 210th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Philipsburg School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Philipsburg 7-8
High : Granite High School

Students at Philipsburg School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Philipsburg School.


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