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#87 of 603 schools in MT

Top 14% in state

Geraldine Elementary

Elementary School · Geraldine K-12 · Geraldine, MT

A Geraldine K-12 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 347, Geraldine, MT 59446

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
District spending per student$30,564
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Geraldine Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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 Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 45 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 9 years
2012
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Geraldine Elementary 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average476/100K

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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

$55,000

Median home value

$118,800

Median rent

$572/mo

College educated

26.8%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59446; 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.

Geraldine K-12

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$30,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Geraldine Elementary

Geraldine Elementary is a public elementary school in Geraldine, MT, part of Geraldine K-12, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geraldine Elementary

What grades does Geraldine Elementary serve?

Geraldine Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Geraldine Elementary?

Geraldine Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Elementary is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geraldine Elementary rank in MT?

Geraldine Elementary ranks #87 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Geraldine Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Geraldine Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Geraldine Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geraldine Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Geraldine Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Geraldine Elementary a Title I school?

No, Geraldine Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geraldine Elementary?

70.0% of students at Geraldine Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
40
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Chouteau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 59446)
605
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
51
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 59446; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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