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Chester-joplin-inverness HS

High School · Chester-joplin-inverness HS · Chester, MT

A high school in Chester, MT where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 550, Chester, MT 59522

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$24,785
Chronic Absenteeism40.3%

Students at Chester-joplin-inverness HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Chester-joplin-inverness HS 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$54,583

Median home value

$132,500

Median rent

$657/mo

College educated

30.9%

Homeownership

53.3%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59522; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Chester-joplin-inverness HS

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$24,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chester-joplin-inverness HS is listed in Chester-Joplin-Inverness HS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chester-joplin-inverness HS

Chester-joplin-inverness HS is a public high school in Chester, MT, part of Chester-joplin-inverness HS, serving approximately 62 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chester-joplin-inverness HS

What grades does Chester-joplin-inverness HS serve?

Chester-joplin-inverness HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Chester-joplin-inverness HS?

Chester-joplin-inverness HS has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester-joplin-inverness HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Chester-joplin-inverness HS is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chester-joplin-inverness HS rank in MT?

Chester-joplin-inverness HS ranks #374 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Chester-joplin-inverness HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Chester-joplin-inverness HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Chester-joplin-inverness HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chester-joplin-inverness HS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chester-joplin-inverness HS a charter school?

No, Chester-joplin-inverness HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chester-joplin-inverness HS a Title I school?

No, Chester-joplin-inverness HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chester-joplin-inverness HS?

59.7% of students at Chester-joplin-inverness HS 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
62
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Liberty County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 59522)
1,227
Area median age
35.9
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 59522; 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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