Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Saco 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower 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 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saco School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Saco School's student population of 31 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
31 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Saco School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saco School is 0.19, 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
#325 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saco 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 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saco 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 2020-21 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-birULGt.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
11%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Saco School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Saco School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-birULFO.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Saco School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Saco School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-bpGDTY6.png)
Black
n/a
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Saco School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Saco School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-lgfHzA.png)
White
90%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-CQtXae.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Saco School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Saco School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/49000/48695/saco-school-chart-mWLYZ8.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saco School's ranking?
Saco School is ranked #325 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Saco School?
31 students attend Saco School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Saco School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saco School?
Saco School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Saco School offer ?
Saco School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Saco School part of?
Saco School is part of Saco Elem School District.
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