Very Good
#188 of 603 schools in MT
Top 31% in state
Hyalite Elementary
Elementary School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT
A Bozeman Elem elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hyalite Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
12.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hyalite 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bozeman), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman Summit SchooolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Emily Dickinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bozeman Elem
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hyalite Elementary is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hyalite Elementary
Hyalite Elementary is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hyalite Elementary
What grades does Hyalite Elementary serve?
Hyalite Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hyalite Elementary?
Hyalite Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyalite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hyalite Elementary is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hyalite Elementary rank in MT?
Hyalite Elementary ranks #188 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Hyalite Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hyalite Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hyalite Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hyalite Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hyalite Elementary a charter school?
No, Hyalite Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hyalite Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hyalite Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hyalite Elementary?
12.1% of students at Hyalite 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (406) 582-6800
Official sources & links
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.
- 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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