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#310 of 603 schools in MT
Big Sandy High School
High School · Big Sandy K-12 · Big Sandy, MT
A Big Sandy K-12 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
PO Box 570, Big Sandy, MT 59520
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Big Sandy High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Big Sandy High 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average476/100K
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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
$58,667
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$610/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Big Sandy K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Sandy High School is listed in Big Sandy K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Sandy High School
Big Sandy High School is a public high school in Big Sandy, MT, part of Big Sandy K-12, serving approximately 54 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Sandy High School
What grades does Big Sandy High School serve?
Big Sandy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Big Sandy High School?
Big Sandy High School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy High School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Sandy High School rank in MT?
Big Sandy High School ranks #310 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Big Sandy High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Sandy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Big Sandy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Sandy High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Sandy High School a charter school?
No, Big Sandy High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Sandy High School a Title I school?
No, Big Sandy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Sandy High School?
42.6% of students at Big Sandy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chouteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (406) 378-2502
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59520)
- 1,211
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 59520; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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