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Kircher School

Summary:

Kircher School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Miles City, Montana, with just 65 students enrolled. While the school has shown some academic strengths, particularly in mathematics, its overall performance and ranking suggest there is room for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Kircher School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (83.08%) and a higher percentage of Native American students (9.23%). Academically, the school's reading and science proficiency rates are below the state average, though its mathematics proficiency rate is much higher. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, currently sitting at 248 out of 332 elementary schools in the state with a 1-star rating from Miles City Elementary district.

Interestingly, Kircher School's academic performance has declined in recent years, with its reading proficiency rate dropping from 68.18% in 2020-2021 to just 13.51% in 2022-2023. This trend is concerning and may be related to the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.2, as well as its lower per-student spending of $8,328 compared to nearby schools. By addressing these areas of concern, Kircher School can work to provide a more well-rounded and effective educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 331 Kircher Creek Road
       Miles City, MT  59301

(406) 234-2761

District: Kircher Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,948 Help


Students who attend Kircher School usually attend:

High:    Custer County District High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  65

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
American Indian:
9.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kircher School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.6%), American Indian (9.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kircher School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kircher School is $8,948.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Kircher Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kircher Elementary 232nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kircher School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.69 204th 217 6.0%
2021 83.36 67th 356 81.2%
2022 41.48 234th 329 28.9%
2023 34.04 248th 332 25.3%
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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 Kircher 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 56 56
1991 46 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1992 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1993 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1994 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1995 45 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 46
1996 45 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 46
1997 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1998 58 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 58
1999 52 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2000 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2001 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2002 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2003 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2004 52 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 56
2005 67 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 75
2006 41 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 48
2007 34 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 37
2008 34 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 36
2009 39 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 44
2010 30 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 32
2011 31 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 34
2012 31 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 32
2013 27 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 28
2014 24 0 1 2 1 0 4 0 32
2015 28 0 1 1 2 0 3 0 35
2016 22 0 1 1 2 0 5 0 31
2017 28 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 34
2018 46 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 51
2019 35 1 0 1 4 0 1 0 42
2020 33 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 38
2021 33 2 0 1 4 0 1 0 41
2022 45 1 0 4 2 0 2 0 54
2023 54 0 0 2 6 1 2 0 65
2024 55 0 0 2 6 0 2 0 65

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 Kircher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 56 4.0 14.0 n/a
1991 46 3.0 15.3 0
1992 42 3.0 14.0 n/a
1993 48 3.0 16.0 0
1994 38 3.0 12.7 0
1995 46 3.0 15.3 15.2
1996 46 3.0 15.3 15.2
1997 57 4.0 14.3 0
1998 58 4.0 14.5 24.1
1999 52 4.5 11.6 30.8
2000 41 4.0 10.3 36.6
2001 44 4.0 11.0 38.6
2002 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
2003 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
2004 56 4.0 14.0 41.1
2005 75 4.0 18.8 57.3
2006 48 4.0 12.0 56.3
2007 37 4.0 9.3 73
2008 36 4.0 9.0 47.2
2009 44 4.0 11.0 54.5
2010 32 4.0 8.0 50
2011 34 4.0 8.5 26.5
2012 32 4.0 8.0 53.1
2013 28 3.0 9.3 60.7
2014 32 3.1 10.1 56.3
2015 35 3.0 11.6 60
2016 31 3.0 10.3 58.1
2017 34 3.0 11.3 44.1
2018 51 3.0 17.0 45.1
2019 42 3.0 14.0 45.2
2020 38 3.0 12.6 42.1
2021 41 3.0 13.6 n/a
2022 54 4.0 13.5 n/a
2023 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
2024 65 4.0 16.2 4.6

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 Kircher School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 56 4.0 14.0 n/a
1991 46 3.0 15.3 0
1992 42 3.0 14.0 n/a
1993 48 3.0 16.0 0
1994 38 3.0 12.7 0
1995 46 3.0 15.3 15.2
1996 46 3.0 15.3 15.2
1997 57 4.0 14.3 0
1998 58 4.0 14.5 24.1
1999 52 4.5 11.6 30.8
2000 41 4.0 10.3 36.6
2001 44 4.0 11.0 38.6
2002 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
2003 48 4.0 12.0 37.5
2004 56 4.0 14.0 41.1
2005 75 4.0 18.8 57.3
2006 48 4.0 12.0 56.3
2007 37 4.0 9.3 73
2008 36 4.0 9.0 47.2
2009 44 4.0 11.0 54.5
2010 32 4.0 8.0 50
2011 34 4.0 8.5 26.5
2012 32 4.0 8.0 53.1
2013 28 3.0 9.3 60.7
2014 32 3.1 10.1 56.3
2015 35 3.0 11.6 60
2016 31 3.0 10.3 58.1
2017 34 3.0 11.3 44.1
2018 51 3.0 17.0 45.1
2019 42 3.0 14.0 45.2
2020 38 3.0 12.6 42.1
2021 41 3.0 13.6 n/a
2022 54 4.0 13.5 n/a
2023 65 4.0 16.2 n/a
2024 65 4.0 16.2 4.6

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 Kircher School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,328
2021 $9,962
2022 $9,502
2023 $8,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kircher 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 Students4265
 54.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander01
White3554
 54.3%
Two or More Races12
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kircher School

Kircher School ranks 248th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Kircher School are 85% White, 9% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Kircher School.

Students who attend Kircher School usually go on to attend:

High : Custer County District High


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