Serving 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ovando School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ovando School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ovando School's student population of 15 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ovando School is 0.23, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
13%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MT state average).
How many students attend Ovando School?
15 students attend Ovando School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ovando School students are White, and 13% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ovando School?
Ovando School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ovando School offer ?
Ovando School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ovando School part of?
Ovando School is part of Ovando Elem School District.
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