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Hinsdale School

Summary:

Hinsdale School is a small elementary school in Hinsdale, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of just 30 students. Despite its small size, the school faces significant challenges, including declining academic performance, low racial diversity, and a ranking in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools.

Academically, Hinsdale School struggles, with proficiency rates in both Mathematics and Reading on the Montana State Tests that are significantly lower than the state averages. In 2022-2023, only 13.33% of Hinsdale students were proficient or better in both subjects, compared to the state averages of 36.59% in Mathematics and 46.03% in Reading. The school's statewide ranking has consistently placed it in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools, ranking 311 out of 332 in 2022-2023. Interestingly, the nearby Saco School, while still performing below the state averages, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and Reading compared to Hinsdale School.

In terms of student demographics, Hinsdale School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (86.67%) compared to the state average, and a higher percentage of Native American students (13.33%) compared to the state average. Despite the higher spending per student at Hinsdale School ($15,199) compared to the Saco Elementary district ($19,123), the academic performance of Hinsdale students is significantly lower, suggesting that factors other than funding may be contributing to the school's poor performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 600 North Montana
       Hinsdale, MT  59241

(406) 364-2314

District: Hinsdale Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
311th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $35,706 Help


Students who attend Hinsdale School usually attend:

Middle:    Hinsdale 7-8
High:    Hinsdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  4.8 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
American Indian:
13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hinsdale School ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), American Indian (13.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hinsdale School is 4.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hinsdale School is $35,706.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hinsdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinsdale Elementary 281st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hinsdale School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 37.41 191st 287 33.4%
2021 11.12 323rd 356 9.3%
2022 10.04 306th 329 7.0%
2023 7.60 311th 332 6.3%
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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 Hinsdale 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 66 66
1991 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1993 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1994 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1995 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1996 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1997 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 55 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 57
1999 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2000 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2001 53 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 61 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2003 61 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2004 54 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 57
2005 47 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2006 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2007 41 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 42
2008 42 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 44
2009 36 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 40
2010 37 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 42
2011 35 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 42
2012 36 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 39
2013 37 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 41
2014 35 0 0 2 5 0 2 0 44
2015 31 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 40
2016 28 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 32
2017 31 0 0 6 2 0 0 0 39
2018 30 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 36
2019 28 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 34
2020 30 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 35
2021 29 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 37
2022 26 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 29
2023 26 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 30

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 Hinsdale School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 6.9 9.5 12.1
1991 54 3.9 13.8 25.9
1992 51 4.2 12.1 23.5
1993 54 5.3 10.2 18.5
1994 55 5.2 10.6 14.5
1995 64 4.9 13.1 17.2
1996 64 4.9 13.1 17.2
1997 51 5.3 9.6 15.7
1998 57 5.1 11.2 28.1
1999 63 4.8 13.1 46
2000 68 5.7 11.9 52.9
2001 55 5.4 10.2 50.9
2002 62 5.3 11.7 51.6
2003 62 5.3 11.7 51.6
2004 57 5.7 10.0 36.8
2005 48 6.0 8.0 54.2
2006 44 5.7 7.7 56.8
2007 42 5.6 7.5 59.5
2008 44 4.8 9.2 54.5
2009 40 5.6 7.1 60
2010 42 5.4 7.7 64.3
2011 42 5.3 7.8 61.9
2012 39 5.4 7.2 53.8
2013 41 6.9 5.8 43.9
2014 44 6.0 7.3 50
2015 40 5.0 8.0 40
2016 32 6.0 5.3 50
2017 39 5.2 7.4 53.8
2018 36 5.5 6.4 41.7
2019 34 5.0 6.7 35.3
2020 35 5.3 6.5 40
2021 37 5.2 7.1 n/a
2022 29 6.1 4.7 n/a
2023 30 6.2 4.8 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 Hinsdale School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 66 6.9 9.5 12.1
1991 54 3.9 13.8 25.9
1992 51 4.2 12.1 23.5
1993 54 5.3 10.2 18.5
1994 55 5.2 10.6 14.5
1995 64 4.9 13.1 17.2
1996 64 4.9 13.1 17.2
1997 51 5.3 9.6 15.7
1998 57 5.1 11.2 28.1
1999 63 4.8 13.1 46
2000 68 5.7 11.9 52.9
2001 55 5.4 10.2 50.9
2002 62 5.3 11.7 51.6
2003 62 5.3 11.7 51.6
2004 57 5.7 10.0 36.8
2005 48 6.0 8.0 54.2
2006 44 5.7 7.7 56.8
2007 42 5.6 7.5 59.5
2008 44 4.8 9.2 54.5
2009 40 5.6 7.1 60
2010 42 5.4 7.7 64.3
2011 42 5.3 7.8 61.9
2012 39 5.4 7.2 53.8
2013 41 6.9 5.8 43.9
2014 44 6.0 7.3 50
2015 40 5.0 8.0 40
2016 32 6.0 5.3 50
2017 39 5.2 7.4 53.8
2018 36 5.5 6.4 41.7
2019 34 5.0 6.7 35.3
2020 35 5.3 6.5 40
2021 37 5.2 7.1 n/a
2022 29 6.1 4.7 n/a
2023 30 6.2 4.8 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 Hinsdale School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,199
2021 $18,130
2022 $25,844
2023 $35,706

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hinsdale 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 Students3430
 11.8%
African American00
American Indian44
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White2826
 7.1%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hinsdale School

Students who attend Hinsdale School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hinsdale 7-8
High : Hinsdale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Hinsdale School.

Students at Hinsdale School are 87% White, 13% American Indian.

Hinsdale School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Montana elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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