Very Good
#116 of 603 schools in MT
Top 19% in state
Garfield Co Dist HS
High School · Garfield County H S · Jordan, MT
A Garfield County H S high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 409, Jordan, MT 59337
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Garfield Co Dist HS score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 22 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Co Dist 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 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,917
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Garfield County H S
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Co Dist HS is listed in Garfield County H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Co Dist HS
Garfield Co Dist HS is a public high school in Jordan, MT, part of Garfield County H S, serving approximately 57 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Co Dist HS
What grades does Garfield Co Dist HS serve?
Garfield Co Dist HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Garfield Co Dist HS?
Garfield Co Dist HS has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Co Dist HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield Co Dist HS is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield Co Dist HS rank in MT?
Garfield Co Dist HS ranks #116 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Garfield Co Dist HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Co Dist HS 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 Garfield Co Dist HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield Co Dist HS has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garfield Co Dist HS a charter school?
No, Garfield Co Dist HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Co Dist HS a Title I school?
No, Garfield Co Dist HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Co Dist HS?
54.4% of students at Garfield Co Dist 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Garfield County
- Phone
- (406) 557-2259
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59337)
- 575
- Area median age
- 55.3
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 59337; 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
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