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#115 of 603 schools in MT

Top 19% in state

Fromberg School

Elementary School · Fromberg K-12 · Fromberg, MT

An elementary school in Fromberg, MT where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

319 School Street, Fromberg, MT 59029

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$26,255
Chronic Absenteeism25%

Students at Fromberg School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fromberg 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average359/100K

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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

$67,500

Median home value

$267,100

Median rent

$817/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59029; 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.

Fromberg K-12

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$26,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fromberg School

Fromberg School is a public elementary school in Fromberg, MT, part of Fromberg K-12, serving approximately 44 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fromberg School

What grades does Fromberg School serve?

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

How many students attend Fromberg School?

Fromberg School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fromberg School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fromberg School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fromberg School rank in MT?

Fromberg School ranks #115 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Fromberg School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fromberg School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Fromberg School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fromberg School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Fromberg School a charter school?

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

Is Fromberg School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Fromberg 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
44
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Carbon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.0%
Area population (ZIP 59029)
799
Area average commute
38.3 min
Area median age
46.7
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 59029; 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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