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#57 of 60 private schools in MT
Beacon Star School
Middle School · Moore, MT
A private middle school in Moore, MT serving grades 1st – 8th.
22 HOMELAND DR, Moore, MT 59464
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Beacon Star School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average389/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,861
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Star Amish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.4 | 1–8 | 0.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Moore 6-8Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beacon Star School is listed in Moore, MT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Beacon Star School
Beacon Star School is a private middle school in Moore, MT, serving approximately 31 students in grades 1st-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 60 private schools in MT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Star School
What grades does Beacon Star School serve?
Beacon Star School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Beacon Star School?
Beacon Star School has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Star School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Beacon Star School rank in MT?
Beacon Star School ranks #57 of 60 private schools in MT.
What is Beacon Star School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Star School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Beacon Star School a private school?
Yes, Beacon Star School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Beacon Star School a religious school?
Beacon Star School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fergus County
- Phone
- (406) 380-0284
- Area population (ZIP 59464)
- 542
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59464; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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