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#588 of 603 schools in MT
Browning Elementary
Elementary School · Browning Elem · Browning, MT
An elementary school in Browning, MT where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 610, Browning, MT 59417
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browning Elementary score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Browning Elementary 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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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
$37,763
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$481/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babb SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
| Big Sky SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
| Glendale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Browning Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browning Elementary is listed in Browning Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browning Elementary
Browning Elementary is a public elementary school in Browning, MT, part of Browning Elem, serving approximately 287 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browning Elementary
What grades does Browning Elementary serve?
Browning Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Browning Elementary?
Browning Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browning Elementary rank in MT?
Browning Elementary ranks #588 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Browning Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Browning Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Browning Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browning Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Browning Elementary a charter school?
No, Browning Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browning Elementary a Title I school?
No, Browning Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browning Elementary?
100.0% of students at Browning Elementary 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glacier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.5%
- Phone
- (406) 338-3490
- Area population (ZIP 59417)
- 7,674
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 59417; 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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