Summary:
The 59275 zip code area is home to 3 schools that are part of the Westby K-12 Schools district, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools share a district, they have seen varying levels of performance, with some standout schools and concerning trends.
The Westby School (elementary) has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 86th out of 329 Montana elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 261st out of 332 in 2022-2023. This drop in ranking is concerning and warrants further investigation. In contrast, the Westby 7-8 (middle school) has had a wide range in its statewide ranking, going from 1st out of 156 Montana middle schools in 2014-2015 to 148th out of 200 in 2020-2021, suggesting potential issues that need to be addressed.
Academically, the schools in the 59275 zip code area have mixed results. The Westby School lags behind the district and state averages in both Mathematics and Reading proficiency. Additionally, the student population at the Westby School is 100% White, which is significantly different from the racial makeup of the other two schools in the district. Despite the high spending of $23,785 per student across all three schools, the academic performance does not seem to be commensurate with this level of investment.
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