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#26 of 603 schools in MT

Top 4% in state

Jordan Elementary School

Elementary School · Jordan Elem · Jordan, MT

An elementary school in Jordan, MT where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 409, Jordan, MT 59337

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$14,160
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Jordan Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

51.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jordan 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,917

Median home value

$173,600

Median rent

$821/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Jordan Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,160NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jordan Elementary School is listed in Jordan Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jordan Elementary School

Jordan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jordan, MT, part of Jordan Elem, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jordan Elementary School

What grades does Jordan Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Jordan Elementary School?

Jordan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Elementary School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jordan Elementary School rank in MT?

Jordan Elementary School ranks #26 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Jordan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jordan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Jordan Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jordan Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jordan Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jordan Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

51.8% of students at Jordan 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 – 6th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Garfield County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 59337)
575
Area median age
55.3
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 59337; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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