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Divide School
Elementary School · Divide Elem
50 Schoolhouse Road, Divide, MT 59727
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
11:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
11
Student-Teacher
11:1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Divide School
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About Divide School
Divide School is a public elementary school in Divide, MT, part of Divide Elem. Divide School serves approximately 11 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Divide School show 75% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 11 students, Divide School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Divide School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
46% of students at Divide School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 11 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Address
- 50 Schoolhouse Road, Divide, MT 59727
- Phone
- (406) 267-3347
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2009-10)
Based on 2 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Funding & Resources
Location
50 Schoolhouse Road, Divide, MT 59727
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Divide School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Whittier School (rated 7.0/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Butte). Another option is Lincoln Primary (rated 7.0/10, 27.5 miles away, in nearby Anaconda). Additionally, Hillcrest School (rated 6.8/10, 20.7 miles away, in nearby Butte). For more schools in Divide, see our Divide schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 27.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose School Melrose | 8.8 mi | — |
| Wise River School Wise River | 9.9 mi | — |
| Ramsay School Ramsay | 17.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Ramsay Middle School Ramsay | 17.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Reichle School Glen | 20.1 mi | — |
| Margaret Leary School Butte | 18.4 mi | 6.5 |
| SILVER BOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Butte | 18.4 mi | — |
| West Elementary School Butte | 20.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BUTTE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Butte | 20.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Kennedy School Butte | 21.0 mi | 4.6 |
| BUTTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Butte | 20.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Butte High School Butte | 20.8 mi | 4.6 |
| Emerson School Butte | 20.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Whittier School Butte | 20.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Hillcrest School Butte | 20.7 mi | 6.8 |
| HIGHLAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butte | 21.1 mi | — |
| East Middle School Butte | 21.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Lincoln Primary Anaconda | 27.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Anaconda Jr High School Anaconda | 27.7 mi | 4.0 |
| Anaconda Sr High School Anaconda | 27.7 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59727 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,375
Median Home Value
$347,900
Median Rent
$936/mo
Population
313
College Educated
48.6%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
47.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Divide School
What grades does Divide School serve?
Divide School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Divide School?
Divide School has an enrollment of approximately 11 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Divide School?
The student-teacher ratio at Divide School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Divide School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Divide School has 75% math proficiency (2010 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Is Divide School a charter school?
No, Divide School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Divide School a Title I school?
No, Divide School is not currently a Title I school.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 11
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Silver Bow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (406) 267-3347
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