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#212 of 603 schools in MT

Top 35% in state

Irle Elementary School

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

A Glasgow K-12 Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Box 28, Glasgow, MT 59230

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very 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
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$13,532
Chronic Absenteeism25.1%

Students at Irle Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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

50.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Irle Elementary 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,606/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glasgow), 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

$72,161

Median home value

$237,700

Median rent

$800/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59230; 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.

Glasgow K-12 Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,532NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Irle Elementary School

Irle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glasgow, MT, part of Glasgow K-12 Schools, serving approximately 375 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Irle Elementary School

What grades does Irle Elementary School serve?

Irle Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Irle Elementary School?

Irle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Irle Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Irle Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Irle Elementary School rank in MT?

Irle Elementary School ranks #212 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Irle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Irle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Irle Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Irle Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Irle Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Irle Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Irle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

50.4% of students at Irle Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Valley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.1%
Area population (ZIP 59230)
4,515
Area median age
45.1
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 59230; 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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