Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59759

Summary:

The 59759 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Overall, Whitehall High School stands out as the top performer, ranking 20th out of 124 Montana high schools and outpacing the state averages in both math and reading proficiency. In contrast, Whitehall 6-8 has struggled, with below-average test scores in math and reading.

Whitehall Elementary has consistently ranked in the top third of Montana elementary schools, with a 3-star rating and above-average science proficiency. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may contribute to its academic performance. Interestingly, Whitehall Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the high school and middle school, which are over 90% white.

Spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, with Whitehall High School spending the most per student ($13,703) and having the highest student-teacher ratio (17.7). This could be a factor in the high school's stronger academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive look at the schools in the 59759 zip code, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement within the Whitehall Elementary and Whitehall High School districts.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Whitehall 6-8	Public	6-8	401 N Division	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3882	126	8	15.6		116 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	116^th of 187 public middle schools	38.0%		35.5	134^th of 190 public middle schools	29.5%	18	21.9	29.0	51.4	$11,803
Whitehall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 N Division	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3882	202	15	13.7		178 (88.1%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.4%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	67.4	113^th of 332 public elementary schools	66.0%		67.2	128^th of 329 public elementary schools	61.1%	15	47.3	48.4	43.3	$12,087
Whitehall High School	Public	9-12	1 W Yellowstone	Whitehall	59759	Jefferson County	Whitehall High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 287-3862	144	8	17.7		132 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	70	20^th of 124 public high schools	83.9%		15.1	89^th of 114 public high schools	21.9%	69	46.2	69.2	33.3	$13,230

Cities Near Zip Code 59759

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Whitehall	2.08 mi	3	55^th
Cardwell	9.11 mi	1	14^th
Butte	18.33 mi	8	71^st
Harrison	20.83 mi	3
Willow Creek	24.06 mi	3

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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