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#367 of 603 schools in MT

Edna Thomas School

Middle School · Corvallis K-12 Schools · Corvallis, MT

A Corvallis K-12 Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 700, Corvallis, MT 59828

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.9Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$10,829
Chronic Absenteeism28.1%

Students at Edna Thomas School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Edna Thomas 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • 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

$82,265

Median home value

$428,900

Median rent

$1,148/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

83%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Corvallis K-12 Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$10,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edna Thomas School is listed in Corvallis K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edna Thomas School

Edna Thomas School is a public middle school in Corvallis, MT, part of Corvallis K-12 Schools, serving approximately 199 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edna Thomas School

What grades does Edna Thomas School serve?

Edna Thomas School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Edna Thomas School?

Edna Thomas School has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edna Thomas School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edna Thomas School rank in MT?

Edna Thomas School ranks #367 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Edna Thomas School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edna Thomas 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 Edna Thomas School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edna Thomas School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edna Thomas School a charter school?

No, Edna Thomas School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edna Thomas School a Title I school?

No, Edna Thomas School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edna Thomas School?

44.7% of students at Edna Thomas 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
5th – 6th
Enrollment
199
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ravalli County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.1%
Area population (ZIP 59828)
5,798
Area median age
49.2
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 59828; 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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