Chester-joplin-inverness EL School District
School District · Chester, Montana
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,323
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chester-joplin-inverness EL as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
Chester · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chester-joplin-inverness Schl
Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#6 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,323
+$55 vs Montana median
District size
177 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Chester-joplin-inverness EL
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8 | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Chester-joplin-inverness Schl | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chester-joplin-inverness EL
Chester-joplin-inverness EL is a Chester, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 177 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $13,323 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Chester-joplin-inverness EL is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Chester-joplin-inverness EL students show an average math proficiency of 55.1% and ELA proficiency of 64.6%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Chester-joplin-inverness EL, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chester-joplin-inverness EL with test data.
Schools in Chester-joplin-inverness EL
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Chester
- Total Enrollment
- 177
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
Chester-joplin-inverness EL has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
The average composite rating for Chester-joplin-inverness EL is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
Chester-joplin-inverness EL spends $13,323 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chester-joplin-inverness EL is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Chester-joplin-inverness EL with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Chester-joplin-inverness EL?
Across schools in Chester-joplin-inverness EL with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chester-joplin-inverness EL compare to other districts in Montana?
Chester-joplin-inverness EL has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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