Excellent
#39 of 603 schools in MT
Top 6% in state
Lima School
Elementary School · Lima K-12 Schools · Lima, MT
An elementary school in Lima, MT where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 186, Lima, MT 59739
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lima School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 25 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lima 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average313/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,609
Median home value
$188,800
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
94.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59739; 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.
Lima K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,467NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lima School is listed in Lima K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lima School
Lima School is a public elementary school in Lima, MT, part of Lima K-12 Schools, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lima School
What grades does Lima School serve?
Lima School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lima School?
Lima School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lima School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lima School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lima School rank in MT?
Lima School ranks #39 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Lima School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lima School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Lima School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lima School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lima School a charter school?
No, Lima School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lima School a Title I school?
No, Lima School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lima School?
75.7% of students at Lima 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
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Beaverhead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (406) 276-3571
- Area population (ZIP 59739)
- 303
- Area median age
- 52.7
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.
- 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 59739; 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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