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#38 of 603 schools in MT

Top 6% in state

Ennis School

Elementary School · Ennis K-12 Schools · Ennis, MT

An elementary school in Ennis, MT where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 517, Ennis, MT 59729

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$13,874

Students at Ennis School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ennis 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 73Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average458/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ennis), 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

$75,625

Median home value

$475,200

Median rent

$1,447/mo

College educated

38%

Homeownership

82.8%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Ennis K-12 Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Ennis School

Ennis School is a public elementary school in Ennis, MT, part of Ennis K-12 Schools, serving approximately 243 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ennis School

What grades does Ennis School serve?

Ennis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ennis School?

Ennis School has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ennis School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ennis School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ennis School rank in MT?

Ennis School ranks #38 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Ennis School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ennis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Ennis School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ennis School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ennis School a charter school?

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

Is Ennis School a Title I school?

No, Ennis School is not currently a Title I school.

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

30.5% of students at Ennis 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 – 6th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 59729)
2,700
Area median age
51.3
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 59729; 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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