Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central 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 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Central School's student population of 319 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 94% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Central 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 Central School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Central School is ranked #290 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bryant School, Hawthorne School, Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
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 Central School?
319 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Central School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Helena Elementary School District.
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