Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Jefferson School ranks within the top 1% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.24, 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.
Jefferson School is ranked #4 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Jefferson School often compared to?
Jefferson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
247 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jefferson School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
