Very Good
#152 of 603 schools in MT
Top 25% in state
Linderman School
Elementary School · Polson Elem · Polson, MT
A Polson Elem elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linderman School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 51% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Linderman 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polson), 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
$59,883
Median home value
$386,100
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59860; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Polson Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linderman School is listed in Polson Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linderman School
Linderman School is a public elementary school in Polson, MT, part of Polson Elem, serving approximately 361 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linderman School
What grades does Linderman School serve?
Linderman School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Linderman School?
Linderman School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linderman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Linderman School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linderman School rank in MT?
Linderman School ranks #152 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Linderman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Linderman 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 Linderman School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linderman School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Linderman School a charter school?
No, Linderman School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linderman School a Title I school?
No, Linderman School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linderman School?
60.1% of students at Linderman 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (406) 883-6229
- Area population (ZIP 59860)
- 11,580
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 59860; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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