Summary:
The 59477 zip code area is home to two schools - Simms High School and Sun River Middle School. While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Simms High School appears to be the stronger performer, ranking 66th out of 124 Montana high schools with above-average proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. In contrast, Sun River Middle School ranks 105th out of 187 Montana middle schools and has below-average proficiency rates in all three subject areas.
The data suggests that Simms High School benefits from higher spending per student ($14,478) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.4, compared to Sun River Middle School's $12,808 per student and 13.1 student-teacher ratio. This may contribute to Simms High School's relatively stronger academic performance, despite both schools serving a similar demographic of predominantly white students.
Overall, the 59477 zip code area appears to have a mixed educational landscape, with one high-performing high school and one middle school that is underperforming compared to state and district averages. Further investigation into the factors driving these performance differences could provide valuable insights for parents and policymakers looking to improve educational outcomes in this community.
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