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Superior Elementary

Summary:

Superior Elementary is a public elementary school serving 170 students in grades PK-6 in Superior, MT, which is part of the Plains K-12 school district. While the school outperforms the district and state in reading proficiency, it lags behind in math, and its statewide ranking has declined in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools like Plains Elementary and St. Regis School, Superior Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students at 90.59%, compared to 92.31% and 87%, respectively. The school's reading proficiency rate of 53.01% is higher than the district's 49.33% and the state's 46.03%, but its math proficiency of 26.51% is lower than the district's 22.67% and the state's 36.59%. Superior Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 51st out of 244 elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 279th out of 356 in 2020-2021, with the most recent ranking at 164th out of 332.

While Superior Elementary spends more per student ($11,857) than Plains Elementary ($9,115) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (10.2 to 14.4), these factors do not seem to be translating into significantly better academic performance. The school's racial homogeneity and underperformance in math compared to the district and state suggest areas for improvement, and the declining statewide ranking indicates the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1003 5th Ave E
       Superior, MT  59872

(406) 822-3600

District: Superior K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,687 Help


Students who attend Superior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Superior 7-8
High:    Superior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Superior Elementary ranks better than 50.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), two or more races (5.9%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Superior Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Superior Elementary is $12,687.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Superior Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Superior K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Superior K-12 Schools 186th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Superior Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.91 132nd 217 39.2%
2005 38.69 153rd 218 29.8%
2006 34.37 187th 234 20.1%
2007 35.72 189th 230 17.8%
2008 44.23 134th 194 30.9%
2009 44.56 132nd 190 30.5%
2010 50.19 145th 241 39.8%
2011 54.76 133rd 247 46.2%
2012 70.50 51st 244 79.1%
2013 58.72 112th 246 54.5%
2015 16.53 254th 287 11.5%
2021 28.73 279th 356 21.6%
2022 55.00 176th 329 46.5%
2023 55.46 164th 332 50.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Superior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 205 0 1 2 11 n/a n/a 0 219
1999 199 0 3 2 9 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 191 0 3 2 4 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 183 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 203 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 203 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 182 1 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 172 3 1 4 8 n/a n/a 0 188
2006 155 0 0 6 8 n/a n/a 0 169
2007 152 1 2 5 9 n/a n/a 0 169
2008 137 1 2 9 9 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 127 0 2 9 7 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 120 1 1 6 8 n/a n/a 0 136
2011 108 0 1 17 2 0 8 0 136
2012 108 2 1 16 0 0 8 0 135
2013 120 2 1 14 0 0 6 0 143
2014 138 1 0 15 3 0 8 0 165
2015 131 2 0 13 2 0 11 0 159
2016 124 0 0 12 2 0 10 0 148
2017 124 0 1 13 2 0 10 0 150
2018 129 1 1 14 2 0 17 0 164
2019 123 0 0 13 3 0 12 0 151
2020 149 0 0 4 2 0 18 0 173
2021 153 0 0 3 2 0 11 0 169
2022 156 0 0 8 1 0 11 0 176
2023 154 0 0 5 1 0 10 0 170

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 Superior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 219 14.1 15.5 49.8
1999 213 13.1 16.3 51.6
2000 200 15.1 13.2 49.5
2001 189 15.4 12.3 62.4
2002 209 16.5 12.7 56.9
2003 209 16.5 12.7 56.9
2004 192 15.2 12.6 58.3
2005 188 14.2 13.2 61.7
2006 169 13.6 12.4 75.1
2007 169 12.6 13.4 56.8
2008 158 12.9 12.2 98.1
2009 145 12.9 11.2 56.6
2010 136 12.9 10.5 61
2011 136 11.0 12.2 55.9
2012 135 10.9 12.3 53.3
2013 143 10.9 13.0 58
2014 165 12.0 13.6 68.5
2015 159 12.0 13.2 100
2016 148 13.0 11.3 100
2017 150 13.4 11.1 100
2018 164 11.4 14.3 100
2019 151 11.4 13.2 45
2020 173 11.9 14.4 65.9
2021 169 13.1 12.8 n/a
2022 176 15.8 11.1 n/a
2023 170 16.6 10.2 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 Superior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 219 14.1 15.5 49.8
1999 213 13.1 16.3 51.6
2000 200 15.1 13.2 49.5
2001 189 15.4 12.3 62.4
2002 209 16.5 12.7 56.9
2003 209 16.5 12.7 56.9
2004 192 15.2 12.6 58.3
2005 188 14.2 13.2 61.7
2006 169 13.6 12.4 75.1
2007 169 12.6 13.4 56.8
2008 158 12.9 12.2 98.1
2009 145 12.9 11.2 56.6
2010 136 12.9 10.5 61
2011 136 11.0 12.2 55.9
2012 135 10.9 12.3 53.3
2013 143 10.9 13.0 58
2014 165 12.0 13.6 68.5
2015 159 12.0 13.2 100
2016 148 13.0 11.3 100
2017 150 13.4 11.1 100
2018 164 11.4 14.3 100
2019 151 11.4 13.2 45
2020 173 11.9 14.4 65.9
2021 169 13.1 12.8 n/a
2022 176 15.8 11.1 n/a
2023 170 16.6 10.2 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 Superior Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,857
2021 $11,476
2022 $12,274
2023 $12,687

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Superior Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students151170
 12.6%
African American00
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic135
 61.5%
Pacific Islander00
White123154
 25.2%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Superior Elementary

Students at Superior Elementary are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Superior Elementary.

Students who attend Superior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Superior 7-8
High : Superior High School

Superior Elementary ranks 164th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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