Below Average
#522 of 603 schools in MT
Napi School
Elementary School · Browning Elem · Browning, MT
A Browning Elem elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 610, Browning, MT 59417
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 2% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Napi School score 1% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 1% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Napi 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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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
$37,763
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$481/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babb SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 22 | Compare → |
| Big Sky SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 24 | Compare → |
| Glendale SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Browning Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Napi School is listed in Browning Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Napi School
Napi School is a public elementary school in Browning, MT, part of Browning Elem, serving approximately 270 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #522 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Napi School
What grades does Napi School serve?
Napi School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Napi School?
Napi School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Napi School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Napi School rank in MT?
Napi School ranks #522 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Napi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Napi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Napi School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Napi School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Napi School a charter school?
No, Napi School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Napi School a Title I school?
No, Napi School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Napi School?
100.0% of students at Napi 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glacier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.3%
- Phone
- (406) 338-2735
- Area population (ZIP 59417)
- 7,674
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 59417; 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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