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#70 of 603 schools in MT

Top 11% in state

Emily Dickinson School

Elementary School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT

A Bozeman Elem elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$10,840
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Emily Dickinson School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 64% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Emily Dickinson 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,212/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bozeman Summit SchooolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–50.6 mi44Compare →
Hyalite ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.2 mi553Compare →
Whittier SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.3 mi277Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.4 mi242Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bozeman Elem

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#2 of 11
District spending per student
$10,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emily Dickinson School is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emily Dickinson School

Emily Dickinson School is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emily Dickinson School

What grades does Emily Dickinson School serve?

Emily Dickinson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Emily Dickinson School?

Emily Dickinson School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emily Dickinson School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emily Dickinson School rank in MT?

Emily Dickinson School ranks #70 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Emily Dickinson School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emily Dickinson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Emily Dickinson School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emily Dickinson School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Emily Dickinson School a charter school?

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

Is Emily Dickinson School a Title I school?

No, Emily Dickinson School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emily Dickinson School?

8.3% of students at Emily Dickinson 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Gallatin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
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.
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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