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#403 of 603 schools in MT

Florence-carlton EL Schl

Elementary School · Florence-carlton K-12 Schls · Florence, MT

A Florence-carlton K-12 Schls elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5602 Old Highway 93, Florence, MT 59833

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,908
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Florence-carlton EL Schl score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2014
ELA
45%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 25 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Florence-carlton EL Schl 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$82,115

Median home value

$486,600

Median rent

$1,055/mo

College educated

34.9%

Homeownership

89.9%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59833; 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.

Florence-carlton K-12 Schls

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Florence-carlton EL Schl is listed in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence-carlton EL Schl

Florence-carlton EL Schl is a public elementary school in Florence, MT, part of Florence-carlton K-12 Schls, serving approximately 344 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence-carlton EL Schl

What grades does Florence-carlton EL Schl serve?

Florence-carlton EL Schl serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Florence-carlton EL Schl?

Florence-carlton EL Schl has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton EL Schl?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton EL Schl is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence-carlton EL Schl rank in MT?

Florence-carlton EL Schl ranks #403 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Florence-carlton EL Schl's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence-carlton EL Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Florence-carlton EL Schl?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence-carlton EL Schl has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Florence-carlton EL Schl a charter school?

No, Florence-carlton EL Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Florence-carlton EL Schl a Title I school?

No, Florence-carlton EL Schl is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence-carlton EL Schl?

37.5% of students at Florence-carlton EL Schl 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
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ravalli County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
Area population (ZIP 59833)
6,046
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
48.9
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 59833; 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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