Summary:
The 59323 zip code area is home to 3 public schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Unfortunately, these schools are all performing significantly below the state average on key metrics like test scores and statewide rankings, with no clear standout performers in the group.
Across the 3 schools - Pine Butte Elementary, Colstrip High School, and Frank Brattin Middle School - test scores in mathematics, reading, and science lag behind the state average by a wide margin. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from just 17.69% at Frank Brattin Middle School to 32.56% at Pine Butte Elementary, compared to the state average of 36.59%. The schools also have low statewide rankings, with Pine Butte Elementary ranked 263 out of 332 Montana elementary schools, Frank Brattin Middle School ranked 145 out of 187 Montana middle schools, and Colstrip High School ranked 91 out of 124 Montana high schools.
The schools serve a student population that is predominantly Native American, ranging from 31.13% at Colstrip High School to 36.75% at Pine Butte Elementary. This suggests that the schools may be facing significant socioeconomic challenges that are contributing to the low academic performance. Targeted interventions and support will be crucial to improving educational outcomes for the students in this community.
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