Excellent
#93 of 603 schools in MT
Top 15% in state
Meadowlark Elementary
Elementary School · Bozeman Elem · Bozeman, MT
A Bozeman Elem elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO Box 520, Bozeman, MT 59771
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meadowlark Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 54% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meadowlark Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,212/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Hyalite ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Bozeman Summit SchooolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Emily Dickinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 527 | 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.
Bozeman Elem
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meadowlark Elementary is listed in Bozeman Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meadowlark Elementary
Meadowlark Elementary is a public elementary school in Bozeman, MT, part of Bozeman Elem, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meadowlark Elementary
What grades does Meadowlark Elementary serve?
Meadowlark Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meadowlark Elementary?
Meadowlark Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meadowlark Elementary rank in MT?
Meadowlark Elementary ranks #93 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Meadowlark Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meadowlark Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Meadowlark Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadowlark Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Meadowlark Elementary a charter school?
No, Meadowlark Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meadowlark Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meadowlark Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meadowlark Elementary?
5.7% of students at Meadowlark Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (406) 582-6860
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.
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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