Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cayuse Prairie School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Cayuse Prairie School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cayuse Prairie School is 0.12, 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.
Cayuse Prairie School is ranked #363 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cayuse Prairie School often compared to?
Cayuse Prairie Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cayuse Prairie School?
259 students attend Cayuse Prairie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cayuse Prairie School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cayuse Prairie School?
Cayuse Prairie School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cayuse Prairie School offer ?
Cayuse Prairie School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cayuse Prairie School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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