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Saco School

Summary:

Saco School is a small elementary school in Saco, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 31 students. The school's performance and demographics differ significantly from the nearby Hinsdale School.

Saco School has a predominantly white student population, with 90.32% of students identifying as white, compared to the nearby Hinsdale Elementary district, which has a 13.33% Native American student population. Academically, Saco School's performance is mixed, with 28.57% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages, but performing better in Reading with 42.86% of students proficient or better. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 101 out of 287 in 2014-2015 to 222 out of 332 in the 2022-2023 school year.

Saco School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.0 to 7.2, and spends more per student ($19,123) than the nearby Hinsdale School ($15,199). These unique characteristics may provide insights into the factors that influence the school's performance and the experiences of its students, which differ from the nearby Hinsdale School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 321 Hwy 243
       Saco, MT  59261

(406) 527-3531

District: Saco Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
222nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,449 Help


Students who attend Saco School usually attend:

Middle:    Saco 7-8
High:    Saco High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.2 Help
Number of students:  31

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.3%
Hispanic:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saco School ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.3%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saco School is 7.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saco School is $24,449.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Saco Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Saco Elementary 204th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saco School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 67.83 101st 287 64.8%
2021 67.91 123rd 356 65.4%
2022 32.78 258th 329 21.6%
2023 41.52 222nd 332 33.1%
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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 Saco 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 100 100
1991 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1992 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1993 73 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 64 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 66
1995 61 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 63
1996 61 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 63
1997 56 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 58
1998 42 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 48
1999 41 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 45
2000 43 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 50 0 0 0 8 n/a n/a 0 58
2002 40 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 40 1 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 33 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 37
2005 36 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2006 32 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 33 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 34
2008 22 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 23
2009 24 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 25
2010 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
2011 31 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 32
2012 25 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 27
2013 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2014 26 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 29
2015 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2016 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2017 27 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 28
2018 25 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 26
2019 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2020 24 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 25
2021 24 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 25
2022 28 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 31
2023 28 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 31

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 Saco School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 100 12.5 8.0 27
1991 76 7.1 10.7 32.9
1992 68 7.3 9.3 20.6
1993 74 7.5 9.9 27
1994 66 7.7 8.6 21.2
1995 63 6.4 9.8 28.6
1996 63 6.4 9.8 28.6
1997 58 6.9 8.4 24.1
1998 48 6.4 7.5 37.5
1999 45 5.6 8.0 42.2
2000 47 4.9 9.6 57.4
2001 58 5.8 10.0 65.5
2002 45 5.2 8.7 60
2003 45 5.2 8.7 60
2004 37 5.4 6.9 48.6
2005 38 4.2 9.0 50
2006 34 5.2 6.5 58.8
2007 34 5.1 6.7 58.8
2008 23 4.0 5.8 65.2
2009 25 4.0 6.3 68
2010 30 4.6 6.4 66.7
2011 32 3.5 8.9 65.6
2012 27 4.1 6.4 63
2013 27 4.1 6.4 66.7
2014 29 5.7 5.0 72.4
2015 25 6.0 4.1 84
2016 25 4.0 6.2 76
2017 28 4.3 6.4 60.7
2018 26 4.1 6.2 69.2
2019 30 4.2 7.1 66.7
2020 25 4.6 5.3 76
2021 25 4.1 6.0 n/a
2022 31 4.2 7.3 n/a
2023 31 4.2 7.2 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 Saco School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 100 12.5 8.0 27
1991 76 7.1 10.7 32.9
1992 68 7.3 9.3 20.6
1993 74 7.5 9.9 27
1994 66 7.7 8.6 21.2
1995 63 6.4 9.8 28.6
1996 63 6.4 9.8 28.6
1997 58 6.9 8.4 24.1
1998 48 6.4 7.5 37.5
1999 45 5.6 8.0 42.2
2000 47 4.9 9.6 57.4
2001 58 5.8 10.0 65.5
2002 45 5.2 8.7 60
2003 45 5.2 8.7 60
2004 37 5.4 6.9 48.6
2005 38 4.2 9.0 50
2006 34 5.2 6.5 58.8
2007 34 5.1 6.7 58.8
2008 23 4.0 5.8 65.2
2009 25 4.0 6.3 68
2010 30 4.6 6.4 66.7
2011 32 3.5 8.9 65.6
2012 27 4.1 6.4 63
2013 27 4.1 6.4 66.7
2014 29 5.7 5.0 72.4
2015 25 6.0 4.1 84
2016 25 4.0 6.2 76
2017 28 4.3 6.4 60.7
2018 26 4.1 6.2 69.2
2019 30 4.2 7.1 66.7
2020 25 4.6 5.3 76
2021 25 4.1 6.0 n/a
2022 31 4.2 7.3 n/a
2023 31 4.2 7.2 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 Saco School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,123
2021 $27,148
2022 $23,876
2023 $24,449

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saco 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 Students3031
 3.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White3028
 6.7%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saco School

In the 2022-23 school year, 31 students attended Saco School.

Students at Saco School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Saco School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saco 7-8
High : Saco High School

Saco School ranks 222nd of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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