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Central School

1325 Poplar
Helena, MT 59601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#290 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Central School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Central School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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