Very Good
#219 of 603 schools in MT
Top 36% in state
Box Elder High School
High School · Box Elder H S · Box Elder, MT
A Box Elder H S high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 205, Box Elder, MT 59521
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Box Elder High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 22 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Box Elder 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated996/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$45,345
Median home value
$67,800
Median rent
$374/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
41.4%
Poverty rate
34.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59521; 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.
Box Elder H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Box Elder High School is listed in Box Elder H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Box Elder High School
Box Elder High School is a public high school in Box Elder, MT, part of Box Elder H S, serving approximately 100 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Box Elder High School
What grades does Box Elder High School serve?
Box Elder High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Box Elder High School?
Box Elder High School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Box Elder High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Box Elder High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Box Elder High School rank in MT?
Box Elder High School ranks #219 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Box Elder High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Box Elder High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Box Elder High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Box Elder High School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Box Elder High School a charter school?
No, Box Elder High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Box Elder High School a Title I school?
No, Box Elder High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Box Elder High School?
100.0% of students at Box Elder 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
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hill County
- Phone
- (406) 352-4195
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 59521)
- 3,616
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 59521; 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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