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Birney School
Elementary School · Birney Elem
PO Box 521, Birney, MT 59012
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
8
Student-Teacher
8:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Birney School
Elementary School in Birney · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Birney School
Birney School is a public elementary school in Birney, MT, part of Birney Elem. Birney School serves approximately 8 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Birney School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 8 students, Birney School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8:1 students to teachers, Birney School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Birney School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 8 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Address
- PO Box 521, Birney, MT 59012
- Phone
- (406) 984-6247
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 10 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 521, Birney, MT 59012
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Birney School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ashland School (rated 6.7/10, 22.2 miles away, in nearby Ashland). Additionally, Lame Deer School (rated 4.7/10, 21.9 miles away, in nearby Lame Deer). For more schools in Birney, see our Birney schools guide .
Nearby Schools
9 within 26.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lame Deer High School Lame Deer | 19.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Lame Deer 7-8 Lame Deer | 19.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Lame Deer School Lame Deer | 21.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Spring Creek School Decker | 20.6 mi | — |
| Ashland School Ashland | 22.2 mi | 6.7 |
| Ashland 7-8 Ashland | 22.2 mi | — |
| ST LABRE HIGH SCHOOL Ashland | 22.6 mi | 7.1 |
| COTTONWOOD SCHOOL Forsyth | 28.8 mi | — |
| Northern Cheyenne Tribal School Busby | 26.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,875
Population
52
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
57
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Birney School
What grades does Birney School serve?
Birney School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Birney School?
Birney School has an enrollment of approximately 8 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birney School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Birney School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Birney School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Birney School a charter school?
No, Birney School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Birney School a Title I school?
No, Birney School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 8
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rosebud County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (406) 984-6247
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