Very Good
#223 of 603 schools in MT
Top 37% in state
Garfield School
Elementary School · Lewistown Elem · Lewistown, MT
A Lewistown Elem elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 7th Avenue South, Lewistown, MT 59457
- Math 52% proficient (2015)
- Reading 57% proficient (2015)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garfield School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2011, to 55% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 12 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- City Safety: High1,884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewistown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,682
Median home value
$205,500
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lewistown Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield School is listed in Lewistown Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield School
Garfield School is a public elementary school in Lewistown, MT, part of Lewistown Elem, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #223 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield School
What grades does Garfield School serve?
Garfield School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Garfield School?
Garfield School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garfield School rank in MT?
Garfield School ranks #223 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Garfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garfield School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Garfield School a charter school?
No, Garfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield School a Title I school?
No, Garfield School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield School?
51.6% of students at Garfield 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 – 1st
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fergus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (406) 535-2366
- Area population (ZIP 59457)
- 9,215
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 59457; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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