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Fishtail School
Elementary School · Fishtail Elem · Fishtail, MT
An elementary school in Fishtail, MT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO Box 75, Fishtail, MT 59028
Academics
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 25% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fishtail School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average652/100K
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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
$76,250
Median home value
$519,100
Median rent
$1,396/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59028; 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.
Fishtail Elem
- Schools in district
- 1
- District spending per student
- $26,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fishtail School is listed in Fishtail Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fishtail School
Fishtail School is a public elementary school in Fishtail, MT, part of Fishtail Elem, serving approximately 15 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fishtail School
What grades does Fishtail School serve?
Fishtail School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fishtail School?
Fishtail School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishtail School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishtail School is 15:1. 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 Fishtail School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fishtail School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Fishtail School a charter school?
No, Fishtail School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fishtail School a Title I school?
No, Fishtail School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fishtail School?
20.0% of students at Fishtail 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 20.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stillwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (406) 328-4277
- Area population (ZIP 59028)
- 455
- Area median age
- 63.4
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.
- 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.
- 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 59028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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