Serving 248 students in grades 3-5, East Side School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
East Side 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 East Side School is 0.19, 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend East Side School?
248 students attend East Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Side School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side School?
East Side School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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