Excellent
#9 of 603 schools in MT
Top 1% in state
Moore School
Elementary School · Moore Elem · Moore, MT
An elementary school in Moore, MT where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
509 Highland, Moore, MT 59464
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moore School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Moore 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average389/100K
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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
$54,861
Median home value
$241,700
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Moore Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,354NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moore School is listed in Moore Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moore School
Moore School is a public elementary school in Moore, MT, part of Moore Elem, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Moore School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moore School
What grades does Moore School serve?
Moore School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Moore School?
Moore School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Moore School rank in MT?
Moore School ranks #9 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Moore School's MySchoolScout rating?
Moore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Moore School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moore School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Moore School a charter school?
No, Moore School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moore School a Title I school?
No, Moore School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moore School?
46.9% of students at Moore 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fergus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (406) 374-2231
- Area population (ZIP 59464)
- 542
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 59464; 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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