Summary:
The 59225 zip code area in Montana is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the standout school in this set is Lustre School, which consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, the other schools in the area, particularly the Frazer Elementary, Frazer High School, and Frazer 7-8, are struggling significantly.
Lustre School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Montana, placing 46th out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past. The school has significantly higher proficiency rates in both math (51.35%) and reading (64.86%) compared to the state averages (36.59% and 46.03% respectively). In contrast, the Frazer schools perform significantly worse than the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 6.9%.
The stark contrast in performance between Lustre School and the Frazer schools is noteworthy. The racial makeup of the schools is also an interesting factor, with Frazer Elementary, Frazer High School, and Frazer 7-8 having a 100% Native American student population, while Lustre School is predominantly White (91.84%). Further investigation into the underlying factors, such as funding, resources, teaching quality, and community engagement, could provide valuable insights to help address the performance gaps between the schools.
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