Very Good
#150 of 603 schools in MT
Top 25% in state
Jefferson School
Elementary School · Miles City Elem · Miles City, MT
A Miles City Elem elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1604 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301
- Math 70% proficient (2012)
- Reading 90% proficient (2012)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2009, to 80% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,052/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miles City), 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
$63,643
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Highland Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Garfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 240 | 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.
Miles City Elem
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson School is listed in Miles City Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary school in Miles City, MT, part of Miles City Elem, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
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 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School 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 Jefferson School rank in MT?
Jefferson School ranks #150 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Jefferson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
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?
42.4% 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
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (406) 234-2888
- Area population (ZIP 59301)
- 11,598
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 59301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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