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6.7 avg / 10

Poplar Elem School District

School District · Poplar, Montana

Students: 583
Teachers (FTE): 65

Avg Rating

6.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,549

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#55 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,549

+$9,281 vs Montana median

District size

583 students

Larger than Montana median

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. The district invests $22,549 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.7/10, Poplar Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Poplar School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.

In standardized testing, Poplar Elem students show an average math proficiency of 5.7% and ELA proficiency of 11.1%.

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

Math Proficiency 5.7%
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State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 11.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Poplar Elem with test data.

Schools in Poplar Elem

3 schools

District Details

State
Montana
City
Poplar
Total Enrollment
583
Teachers (FTE)
65
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Poplar Elem?

Poplar Elem spends $22,549 per student per year.

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 7.1/10.

What are the test scores in Poplar Elem?

Across schools in Poplar Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 5.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.1%. 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 6.7/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.7/10
Math Proficiency
5.7%
ELA Proficiency
11.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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