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#368 of 603 schools in MT
Darby High School
High School · Darby K-12 Schools · Darby, MT
A Darby K-12 Schools high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 School Drive, Darby, MT 59829
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Darby 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.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Darby 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Average661/100K
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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
$63,996
Median home value
$400,900
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59829; 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.
Darby K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,285NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Darby High School is listed in Darby K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Darby High School
Darby High School is a public high school in Darby, MT, part of Darby K-12 Schools, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darby High School
What grades does Darby High School serve?
Darby High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Darby High School?
Darby High School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Darby High School 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 Darby High School rank in MT?
Darby High School ranks #368 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Darby High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Darby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Darby High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Darby High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Darby High School a charter school?
No, Darby High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Darby High School a Title I school?
No, Darby High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Darby High School?
99.1% of students at Darby 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
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ravalli County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (406) 821-3252
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59829)
- 2,338
- Area median age
- 59
Official sources & links
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 59829; 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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