Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central School's student population of 291 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #426 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Jefferson 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 36% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Central School?
291 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Central School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 Elem School District.
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