Excellent
#12 of 603 schools in MT
Top 2% in state
Based on limited data
Jefferson School
Elementary School · Glendive Elem · Glendive, MT
A Glendive Elem elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 701, Glendive, MT 59330
- Math 62% proficient (2009)
- Reading 87% proficient (2009)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Jefferson School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jefferson 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,592/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendive), 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
$70,709
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 15 | 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.
Glendive Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,702NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson School is listed in Glendive Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary school in Glendive, MT, part of Glendive Elem, serving approximately 269 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson School
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson School rank in MT?
Jefferson School ranks #12 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Jefferson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson School has 62% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Jefferson School a charter school?
No, Jefferson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson School?
47.2% of students at Jefferson 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dawson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (406) 377-4155
- Area population (ZIP 59330)
- 8,281
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 43
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 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.
- 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 59330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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