Poplar Elem School District
School District · Poplar, Montana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Evaluating Poplar Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Poplar Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Poplar School
Poplar · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Poplar 5-6 School
Poplar · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Poplar 7-8
Poplar · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#79 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,549
+$9,281 vs Montana median
District size
583 students
Larger than Montana median
The short answer
Poplar Elem ranks #79 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Poplar Elem's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Poplar School (7.2/10), Poplar 5-6 School (6.1/10), and Poplar 7-8 (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Poplar Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplar School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Poplar 5-6 School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Poplar 7-8 | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Poplar Elem
Poplar Elem is a Poplar, Montana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 583 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. District-level spending was $22,549 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Poplar Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Poplar School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Poplar Elem students show an average math proficiency of 9.6% and ELA proficiency of 20.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Poplar Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Poplar Elem with test data.
Schools in Poplar Elem
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Poplar
- Total Enrollment
- 583
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- District spending per student
- $22,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Poplar Elem?
Poplar Elem has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Poplar Elem?
The average composite rating for Poplar Elem is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Poplar Elem?
Poplar Elem's district-level spending was $22,549 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Poplar Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Poplar Elem is 9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Poplar Elem?
Poplar School is the highest-rated school in Poplar Elem with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Poplar Elem?
Across schools in Poplar Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 9.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 20.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Poplar Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Poplar Elem has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 9.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 20.0%
How we rate schools
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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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