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#569 of 603 schools in MT

Florence-carlton HS

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

A Florence-carlton K-12 Schls high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5602 Old Highway 93, Florence, MT 59833

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,908
Chronic Absenteeism42.2%

Students at Florence-carlton HS score 30% 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 Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Florence-carlton HS 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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
#3 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 HS is listed in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Florence-carlton HS

Florence-carlton HS is a public high school in Florence, MT, part of Florence-carlton K-12 Schls, serving approximately 249 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #569 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Florence-carlton HS

What grades does Florence-carlton HS serve?

Florence-carlton HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Florence-carlton HS?

Florence-carlton HS has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton HS is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Florence-carlton HS rank in MT?

Florence-carlton HS ranks #569 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Florence-carlton HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Florence-carlton HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence-carlton HS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Florence-carlton HS a charter school?

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

Is Florence-carlton HS a Title I school?

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

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

34.5% of students at Florence-carlton HS 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
249
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ravalli County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.2%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
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.
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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