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#291 of 603 schools in MT

Top 48% in state

Gardiner High School

High School · Gardiner H S · Gardiner, MT

A Gardiner H S high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

510 Stone Street, Gardiner, MT 59030

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness2.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$28,786
Chronic Absenteeism29.2%

Students at Gardiner High School score 50% 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 Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

29.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gardiner High 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average280/100K

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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

$49,519

Median home value

$539,900

Median rent

$724/mo

College educated

46.4%

Homeownership

48.8%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.1% participation·State avg: 2 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Gardiner H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$28,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gardiner High School is listed in Gardiner H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gardiner High School

Gardiner High School is a public high school in Gardiner, MT, part of Gardiner H S, serving approximately 48 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gardiner High School

What grades does Gardiner High School serve?

Gardiner High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gardiner High School?

Gardiner High School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardiner High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gardiner High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gardiner High School rank in MT?

Gardiner High School ranks #291 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Gardiner High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gardiner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gardiner High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gardiner High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gardiner High School a charter school?

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

Is Gardiner High School a Title I school?

No, Gardiner High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

29.2% of students at Gardiner High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
48
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Park County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.2%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 59030)
1,181
Area median age
50.1
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 59030; 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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