Summary:
The 59752 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Three Forks Elementary and Three Forks High School districts. While the schools share a geographic location, their performance varies significantly, with Three Forks High School and Three Forks Elementary School outperforming the Three Forks 7-8 middle school in both statewide rankings and academic proficiency.
The high school and elementary school both earned 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with the high school ranking 54th out of 124 Montana high schools and the elementary school ranking 151st out of 332 elementary schools. The high school excelled in reading proficiency, surpassing the state average, but fell short in math and science. Conversely, the elementary school performed better than the state average in reading but underperformed in math and science. The middle school, however, struggled across the board, with the lowest proficiency rates among the three schools.
Interestingly, the high school had the highest spending per student and the highest student-teacher ratio, yet its performance was not uniformly superior to the other schools. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be influencing student outcomes in this area. Additionally, the schools in the 59752 zip code have a predominantly White student population, with the high school being the most racially diverse. Overall, the data highlights the nuances in school performance and the need for a multifaceted approach to evaluating the quality of education in this community.
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