Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Birney School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Birney School is 0.48, which is more 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Birney School?
8 students attend Birney School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Birney School students are White, and 38% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birney School?
Birney School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Birney School offer ?
Birney School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 8 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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