Needs Improvement
#598 of 603 schools in MT
H C Davis Elementary
Elementary School · Cut Bank Elem · Cut Bank, MT
A Cut Bank Elem elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 3rd Avenue SE, Cut Bank, MT 59427
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at H C Davis Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 20 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where H C Davis 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cut Bank), 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
$59,219
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 8 | Compare → |
| Hidden Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 23 | Compare → |
| Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 14 | Compare → |
| Zenith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cut Bank Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
H C Davis Elementary is listed in Cut Bank Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About H C Davis Elementary
H C Davis Elementary is a public elementary school in Cut Bank, MT, part of Cut Bank Elem, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about H C Davis Elementary
What grades does H C Davis Elementary serve?
H C Davis Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend H C Davis Elementary?
H C Davis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H C Davis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at H C Davis Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does H C Davis Elementary rank in MT?
H C Davis Elementary ranks #598 of 603 schools in MT.
What is H C Davis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
H C Davis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 H C Davis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, H C Davis Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is H C Davis Elementary a charter school?
No, H C Davis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is H C Davis Elementary a Title I school?
No, H C Davis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for H C Davis Elementary?
64.5% of students at H C Davis 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 211
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glacier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.0%
- Phone
- (406) 873-5513
- Area population (ZIP 59427)
- 4,955
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 59427; 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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