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#359 of 603 schools in MT
Daly School
Elementary School · Hamilton K-12 Schools · Hamilton, MT
A Hamilton K-12 Schools elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
217 Daly Avenue, Hamilton, MT 59840
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daly School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daly 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,727/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hamilton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,493
Median home value
$398,800
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Blodgett View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–7 | 1.7 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 84 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daly School is listed in Hamilton K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daly School
Daly School is a public elementary school in Hamilton, MT, part of Hamilton K-12 Schools, serving approximately 554 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daly School
What grades does Daly School serve?
Daly School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Daly School?
Daly School has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daly School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daly School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daly School rank in MT?
Daly School ranks #359 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Daly School's MySchoolScout rating?
Daly School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Daly School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daly School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Daly School a charter school?
No, Daly School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daly School a Title I school?
No, Daly School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daly School?
57.4% of students at Daly 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Ravalli County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (406) 363-2122
- Area population (ZIP 59840)
- 14,775
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 59840; 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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