Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59872

Summary:

The 59872 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school - all part of the Superior K-12 Schools district. While the schools generally underperform state averages in math and science, Superior Elementary stands out with relatively high reading proficiency and steady improvement in its statewide ranking. The middle school, Superior 7-8, also outperforms the district and state in science proficiency, potentially benefiting from its low student-teacher ratio of 8.0.

Across the schools, enrollment ranges from 42 students at Superior 7-8 to 170 at Superior Elementary, and they share a consistent spending of $11,857 per student. The student populations are predominantly white, with Superior High School having the lowest percentage at 83.04%. While the data lacks information on free/reduced lunch rates, the academic performance trends suggest opportunities for improvement, particularly in math and science.

Overall, the schools in the 59872 zip code area face some challenges, but there are signs of progress, such as Superior Elementary's reading proficiency and ranking improvements. Further investigation into the factors influencing academic achievement, as well as targeted interventions, could help these schools better serve their students and enhance their performance across all subject areas.

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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
Superior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1003 5th Ave E	Superior	59872	Mineral County	Superior K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 822-3600	188	15	12.4	100.0%	175 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	55.5	164^th of 332 public elementary schools	50.6%		55	176^th of 329 public elementary schools	46.5%	12	26.5	53.0	42.9	$12,687
Superior High School	Public	9-12	410 Arizona Avenue	Superior	59872	Mineral County	Superior K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 822-4851	103	11	9.7	100.0%	89 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.8%)	31.6	83^rd of 124 public high schools	33.1%		12.6	92^nd of 114 public high schools	19.3%	9	15.4	46.2	25.9	$15,990
Superior 7-8	Public	7-8	410 1/2 Arizona Ave	Superior	59872	Mineral County	Superior K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 822-4851	42	5	8.0	100.0%	38 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	37.3	128^th of 187 public middle schools	31.6%		18.3	159^th of 190 public middle schools	16.3%	31	19.5	43.9	33.3	$22,499

Cities Near Zip Code 59872

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Superior	0.64 mi	3	114^th
Saint Regis	13.17 mi	3
Plains	19.8 mi	5	89^th
Alberton	22.54 mi	3	159^th
Dixon	28.2 mi	2	158^th

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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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