Excellent
#4 of 603 schools in MT
Top 1% in state
Bo Peep School
Elementary School · Circle Elem · Circle, MT
A Circle Elem elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 99, Circle, MT 59215
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bo Peep School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bo Peep 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,808
Median home value
$197,500
Median rent
$545/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Circle Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bo Peep School is listed in Circle Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bo Peep School
Bo Peep School is a public elementary school in Circle, MT, part of Circle Elem, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bo Peep School
What grades does Bo Peep School serve?
Bo Peep School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Bo Peep School?
Bo Peep School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bo Peep School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bo Peep School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bo Peep School rank in MT?
Bo Peep School ranks #4 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Bo Peep School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bo Peep School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Bo Peep School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bo Peep School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bo Peep School a charter school?
No, Bo Peep School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bo Peep School a Title I school?
No, Bo Peep School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bo Peep School?
39.0% of students at Bo Peep 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- McCone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (406) 485-2140
- Area population (ZIP 59215)
- 1,025
- Area median age
- 49.9
Official sources & links
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 59215; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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