Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Big Timber School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Big Timber School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Timber School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Big Timber School?
235 students attend Big Timber School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Big Timber School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Timber School?
Big Timber School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Timber School offer ?
Big Timber School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Big Timber School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 235 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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