Montana City School

Summary:

Montana City School is an exceptional elementary school serving 292 students in grades PK-5 in Clancy, Montana. The school consistently performs above state and district averages on academic assessments, ranking 21st out of 332 elementary schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key factor that sets Montana City School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, 58.82% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, 63.4% in Reading, and 71.15% in Science - significantly higher than the Clancy Elementary district averages and the statewide averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 13.5 over the past three years, may contribute to this academic success.

Another notable aspect of Montana City School is its racial diversity compared to nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly white (88.01%), the school has a higher percentage of Hispanic (6.51%) and students of two or more races (4.45%) than many surrounding schools, such as Warren School, Clancy School, and Central School. This diversity could be an asset, as research has shown that diverse learning environments can benefit students' academic and social-emotional development.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11 McClellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634

(406) 442-6779

District: Montana City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,318

Students who attend Montana City School usually attend:

Middle:	Montana City Middle School
High:	Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montana City School ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montana City School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Montana City School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montana City School is $10,318.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Montana City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montana City Elementary 39^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montana City School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2004	89.17	17^th	217	92.2%
2005	76.26	45^th	218	79.4%
2006	63.08	85^th	234	63.7%
2007	60.43	100^th	230	56.5%
2008	71.55	41^st	194	78.9%
2009	69.92	46^th	190	75.8%
2010	68.12	61^st	241	74.7%
2011	80.75	17^th	247	93.1%
2012	82.25	10^th	244	95.9%
2013	78.60	28^th	246	88.6%
2015	67.61	102^nd	287	64.5%
2016	82.19	32^nd	191	83.2%
2017	56.23	49^th	109	55.0%
2018	77.76	17^th	116	85.3%
2019	60.55	47^th	123	61.8%
2021	87.80	51^st	356	85.7%
2022	83.99	63^rd	329	80.9%
2023	91.85	21^st	332	93.7%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Montana City 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	183	183
1991	141	1	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	147
1992	175	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	180
1993	168	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	172
1994	189	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
1995	196	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1996	196	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1997	201	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1998	194	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
1999	211	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2000	186	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2001	196	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
2002	198	1	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	209
2003	198	1	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	209
2004	217	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2005	212	2	6	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	228
2006	251	1	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	252	4	8	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	274
2008	260	3	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	272
2009	263	2	6	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	275
2010	258	1	11	2	11	n/a	n/a	0	283
2011	257	0	5	2	3	0	11	0	278
2012	264	0	4	2	3	0	12	0	285
2013	276	1	4	4	3	0	11	0	299
2014	263	1	3	11	3	0	15	0	296
2015	274	0	2	9	3	0	13	0	301
2016	278	0	0	9	1	0	14	0	302
2017	298	0	0	9	0	0	14	0	321
2018	286	0	0	8	0	0	14	0	308
2019	272	0	1	10	1	0	12	0	296
2020	291	0	0	13	1	0	13	0	318
2021	261	0	1	14	1	1	12	0	290
2022	262	0	1	15	1	1	11	0	291
2023	257	1	0	19	1	1	13	0	292
2024	252	1	0	16	1	1	13	0	284

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 Montana City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	183	10.7	17.1	n/a
1991	147	6.5	22.6	2.7
1992	180	8.0	22.5	2.8
1993	172	11.1	15.5	4.1
1994	192	12.0	16.0	2.1
1995	200	13.0	15.4	3
1996	200	13.0	15.4	3
1997	207	13.2	15.7	1.4
1998	201	14.2	14.2	3
1999	215	13.9	15.5	7.9
2000	192	14.0	13.7	7.3
2001	201	14.8	13.6	5.5
2002	209	13.8	15.1	4.8
2003	209	13.8	15.1	4.8
2004	225	13.8	16.3	4.9
2005	228	13.8	16.5	4.8
2006	263	15.4	17.1	6.1
2007	274	16.0	17.1	5.5
2008	272	18.3	14.9	5.9
2009	275	18.2	15.1	5.8
2010	283	17.7	15.9	3.2
2011	278	17.2	16.1	7.2
2012	285	18.7	15.2	15.1
2013	299	18.6	16.0	15.4
2014	296	18.0	16.4	12.8
2015	301	19.0	15.8	13
2016	302	19.0	15.8	7.6
2017	321	20.2	15.8	6.9
2018	308	20.4	15.0	0
2019	296	20.6	14.3	9.8
2020	318	21.7	14.6	9.4
2021	290	21.4	13.5	n/a
2022	291	22.9	12.6	n/a
2023	292	23.5	12.4	n/a
2024	284	21.8	12.9	1.1

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 Montana City School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	183	10.7	17.1	n/a
1991	147	6.5	22.6	2.7
1992	180	8.0	22.5	2.8
1993	172	11.1	15.5	4.1
1994	192	12.0	16.0	2.1
1995	200	13.0	15.4	3
1996	200	13.0	15.4	3
1997	207	13.2	15.7	1.4
1998	201	14.2	14.2	3
1999	215	13.9	15.5	7.9
2000	192	14.0	13.7	7.3
2001	201	14.8	13.6	5.5
2002	209	13.8	15.1	4.8
2003	209	13.8	15.1	4.8
2004	225	13.8	16.3	4.9
2005	228	13.8	16.5	4.8
2006	263	15.4	17.1	6.1
2007	274	16.0	17.1	5.5
2008	272	18.3	14.9	5.9
2009	275	18.2	15.1	5.8
2010	283	17.7	15.9	3.2
2011	278	17.2	16.1	7.2
2012	285	18.7	15.2	15.1
2013	299	18.6	16.0	15.4
2014	296	18.0	16.4	12.8
2015	301	19.0	15.8	13
2016	302	19.0	15.8	7.6
2017	321	20.2	15.8	6.9
2018	308	20.4	15.0	0
2019	296	20.6	14.3	9.8
2020	318	21.7	14.6	9.4
2021	290	21.4	13.5	n/a
2022	291	22.9	12.6	n/a
2023	292	23.5	12.4	n/a
2024	284	21.8	12.9	1.1

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 Montana City School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,928
2021	$10,920
2022	$10,428
2023	$10,318

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montana City School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 47^th of 123 Elementary schools	Ranks 21^st of 332 Elementary schools	31.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	292	1.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	19	90%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	272	257	5.5%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%

Schools Near Montana City School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Montana City School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 McClellan Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Montana City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 442-6779	284	22	12.9	1.1%	252 (88.7%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	91.9	21^st of 332 public elementary schools	93.7%		84	63^rd of 329 public elementary schools	80.9%	42	58.8	63.4	71.2	$10,318
Radley Elementary School	Public	3-5	226 E Clinton	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7710	421	23	18.1	40.6%	352 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.4%)								(n/a)
Prickly Pear Elementary	Public	1-2	2520 Valley Drive	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7700	285	18	16.1	44.6%	237 (83.2%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)								(n/a)				$11,531
Eastgate School	Public	PK-K	4010 Gradestake	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7770	149	12	12.4	41.6%	118 (79.2%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.4%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (10.1%)								(n/a)				$10,712
Smith School	Public	PK, KG-5	2320 5th Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1530	292	20	14.7	24.0%	203 (69.5%)	5 (1.7%)	67 (22.9%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	68.7	105^th of 332 public elementary schools	68.4%		87.3	46^th of 329 public elementary schools	86.0%	59	44.9	53.6	42.1	$14,115
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 Broadway	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2060	247	14	17.5	11.3%	214 (86.6%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.7%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	97.3	5^th of 332 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.2	6^th of 329 public elementary schools	98.2%	1	67.4	77.0	72.1	$13,437
Bryant School	Public	PK, KG-5	1529 Boulder	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1200	336	24	14.1	58.6%	236 (70.2%)	1 (0.3%)	59 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	27.9	260^th of 332 public elementary schools	21.7%		45.5	215^th of 329 public elementary schools	34.7%	45	25.9	29.5	28.6	$13,787
Clancy School	Public	PK, KG-6	18 Clancy Creek Rd	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	300	21	14.2	27.0%	288 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	64.8	123^rd of 332 public elementary schools	63.0%		83.6	65^th of 329 public elementary schools	80.2%	58	56.6	58.3	25.5	$9,569
Central School	Public	PK, KG-5	1325 Poplar	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1230	284	21	13.3	41.5%	237 (83.5%)	4 (1.4%)	20 (7.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	57.9	154^th of 332 public elementary schools	53.6%		78.8	79^th of 329 public elementary schools	76.0%	75	38.7	49.7	37.3	$15,562
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 Madison Avenue	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-1370	210	14	15.0	12.9%	174 (82.9%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.6%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	65.8	120^th of 332 public elementary schools	63.9%		70.4	116^th of 329 public elementary schools	64.7%	4	49.5	52.7	35.7	$13,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Montana City School

Is Montana City School a good school?

Yes. Montana City School ranks in the top 6.3% of Montana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Montana City School?

Students at Montana City School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Montana City School attend?

Students who attend Montana City School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Montana City Middle School
High : Jefferson High School

What district is Montana City School in?

Montana City Elementary

How many students attend Montana City School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 284 students attended Montana City School.

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