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Rocky Boy School

Summary:

Rocky Boy School is an elementary school located in Box Elder, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school has a predominantly Native American student population, with 87.02% of students identifying as Native American.

Despite the school's higher spending per student compared to nearby Bear Paw School, Rocky Boy School consistently performs significantly below the state average in proficiency rates for mathematics, reading, and science on Montana state assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 7.96% in mathematics and reading, and 8.33% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. This trend has persisted for over a decade, with Rocky Boy School consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Montana elementary schools.

While the nearby schools of F.E. Miley and Box Elder also perform below the state averages, Rocky Boy School's performance is notably lower, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be more pronounced. The school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 16.2 over the past three school years, may also be a contributing factor to its persistent low performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 81 Mission Taylor Road
       Box Elder, MT  59521

(406) 395-4474

District: Rocky Boy Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
316th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,140 Help


Students who attend Rocky Boy School usually attend:

Middle:    Rocky Boy 7-8
High:    Rocky Boy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
87.0%
White:
11.5%
Hispanic:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rocky Boy School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (87%), White (11.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rocky Boy School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rocky Boy School is $21,140.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Rocky Boy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Boy Elementary 286th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rocky Boy School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.27 212th 217 2.3%
2005 0.40 215th 218 1.4%
2006 0.66 231st 234 1.3%
2007 3.96 225th 230 2.2%
2008 7.94 186th 194 4.1%
2009 3.77 184th 190 3.2%
2010 10.53 231st 241 4.1%
2011 8.35 239th 247 3.2%
2012 9.50 234th 244 4.1%
2013 11.99 232nd 246 5.7%
2015 8.82 273rd 287 4.9%
2021 5.72 341st 356 4.2%
2022 5.44 316th 329 4.0%
2023 4.45 316th 332 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rocky Boy 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 311 311
1991 0 0 0 0 290 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 0 1 0 0 299 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 0 0 0 0 321 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 0 0 0 0 325 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 0 0 0 0 314 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 0 0 0 0 314 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 0 0 0 0 323 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 2 0 0 0 351 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 3 0 0 0 346 n/a n/a 0 349
2000 0 0 0 1 347 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 0 0 0 0 354 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 0 0 0 0 305 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 0 0 0 0 305 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 0 0 0 0 317 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 0 0 0 0 311 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 0 0 0 0 296 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 1 0 0 0 277 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 31 0 0 1 266 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 32 0 0 1 263 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 33 0 0 2 280 n/a n/a 0 315
2011 22 0 0 11 303 0 1 0 337
2012 21 0 0 10 329 0 1 0 361
2013 17 0 0 11 293 0 1 0 322
2014 17 0 0 13 301 0 0 0 331
2015 21 0 0 14 296 0 0 0 331
2016 21 0 0 12 299 0 0 0 332
2017 27 0 0 11 289 0 0 0 327
2018 29 0 0 10 309 0 0 0 348
2019 31 0 0 9 319 0 0 0 359
2020 35 0 0 10 329 0 0 0 374
2021 38 0 0 10 311 0 0 0 359
2022 45 0 0 7 319 0 0 0 371
2023 48 0 0 5 362 0 1 0 416

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 Rocky Boy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 311 24.0 12.9 93.6
1991 290 17.0 17.0 94.8
1992 300 16.0 18.7 78.7
1993 321 24.3 13.2 76.3
1994 325 25.4 12.8 61.5
1995 314 23.0 13.7 70.4
1996 314 23.0 13.7 70.4
1997 323 25.1 12.9 77.1
1998 353 26.4 13.4 75.1
1999 349 26.3 13.3 91.1
2000 348 27.7 12.6 91.4
2001 354 25.9 13.7 92.1
2002 305 27.9 10.9 83.9
2003 305 27.9 10.9 83.9
2004 317 25.9 12.2 87.1
2005 311 23.1 13.5 85.9
2006 296 26.0 11.4 87.5
2007 278 26.1 10.7 87.8
2008 298 26.6 11.2 78.9
2009 296 25.1 11.8 80.4
2010 315 24.6 12.7 99
2011 337 22.6 14.8 99.1
2012 361 23.0 15.6 97.8
2013 322 23.7 13.5 99.1
2014 331 26.5 12.4 99.1
2015 331 23.0 14.3 100
2016 332 24.0 13.8 100
2017 327 24.1 13.5 100
2018 348 22.5 15.4 100
2019 359 23.4 15.2 64.3
2020 374 24.3 15.3 100
2021 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
2022 371 26.7 13.8 n/a
2023 416 25.5 16.2 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 Rocky Boy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 311 24.0 12.9 93.6
1991 290 17.0 17.0 94.8
1992 300 16.0 18.7 78.7
1993 321 24.3 13.2 76.3
1994 325 25.4 12.8 61.5
1995 314 23.0 13.7 70.4
1996 314 23.0 13.7 70.4
1997 323 25.1 12.9 77.1
1998 353 26.4 13.4 75.1
1999 349 26.3 13.3 91.1
2000 348 27.7 12.6 91.4
2001 354 25.9 13.7 92.1
2002 305 27.9 10.9 83.9
2003 305 27.9 10.9 83.9
2004 317 25.9 12.2 87.1
2005 311 23.1 13.5 85.9
2006 296 26.0 11.4 87.5
2007 278 26.1 10.7 87.8
2008 298 26.6 11.2 78.9
2009 296 25.1 11.8 80.4
2010 315 24.6 12.7 99
2011 337 22.6 14.8 99.1
2012 361 23.0 15.6 97.8
2013 322 23.7 13.5 99.1
2014 331 26.5 12.4 99.1
2015 331 23.0 14.3 100
2016 332 24.0 13.8 100
2017 327 24.1 13.5 100
2018 348 22.5 15.4 100
2019 359 23.4 15.2 64.3
2020 374 24.3 15.3 100
2021 359 25.0 14.3 n/a
2022 371 26.7 13.8 n/a
2023 416 25.5 16.2 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 Rocky Boy School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,715
2021 $21,724
2022 $22,623
2023 $21,140

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rocky Boy School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students359416
 15.9%
African American00
American Indian319362
 13.5%
Asian00
Hispanic95
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3148
 54.8%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Boy School

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Rocky Boy School.

Students who attend Rocky Boy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rocky Boy 7-8
High : Rocky Boy High School

Students at Rocky Boy School are 87% American Indian, 12% White, 1% Hispanic.

Rocky Boy School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Montana elementary schools.


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