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#455 of 603 schools in MT
C M Russell High School
High School · Great Falls H S · Great Falls, MT
A Great Falls H S high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 2429, Great Falls, MT 59403
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at C M Russell High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where C M Russell 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,026/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills Community Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Great Falls High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,612 | Compare → |
| Great Falls Central Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Mt Sch for Deaf & Blnd HSEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Great Falls H S
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
C M Russell High School is listed in Great Falls H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C M Russell High School
C M Russell High School is a public high school in Great Falls, MT, part of Great Falls H S, serving approximately 1,452 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #455 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C M Russell High School
What grades does C M Russell High School serve?
C M Russell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend C M Russell High School?
C M Russell High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C M Russell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at C M Russell High School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C M Russell High School rank in MT?
C M Russell High School ranks #455 of 603 schools in MT.
What is C M Russell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
C M Russell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 C M Russell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C M Russell High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is C M Russell High School a charter school?
No, C M Russell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C M Russell High School a Title I school?
No, C M Russell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C M Russell High School?
38.0% of students at C M Russell 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
- 1,452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 86
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (406) 268-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
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.
- 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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