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#167 of 603 schools in MT

Top 28% in state

Hysham School

Elementary School · Hysham K-12 Schools · Hysham, MT

An elementary school in Hysham, MT where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 272, Hysham, MT 59038

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$22,304
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Hysham School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hysham 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,250

Median home value

$206,900

Median rent

$591/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59038; 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.

Hysham K-12 Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$22,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hysham School is listed in Hysham K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hysham School

Hysham School is a public elementary school in Hysham, MT, part of Hysham K-12 Schools, serving approximately 59 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hysham School

What grades does Hysham School serve?

Hysham School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hysham School?

Hysham School has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hysham School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hysham School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hysham School rank in MT?

Hysham School ranks #167 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Hysham School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hysham School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hysham School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hysham School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hysham School a charter school?

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

Is Hysham School a Title I school?

No, Hysham School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hysham School?

35.6% of students at Hysham 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 – 6th
Enrollment
59
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Treasure County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
Area population (ZIP 59038)
683
Area median age
48.7
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 59038; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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