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#289 of 603 schools in MT
Top 48% in state
North Star School
Elementary School · North Star Elem · Rudyard, MT
An elementary school in Rudyard, MT where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 129, Rudyard, MT 59540
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Star School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 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 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Star 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated996/100K
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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
$71,319
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
48%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
North Star Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Star School is listed in North Star Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Star School
North Star School is a public elementary school in Rudyard, MT, part of North Star Elem, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Star School
What grades does North Star School serve?
North Star School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend North Star School?
North Star School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Star School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Star School rank in MT?
North Star School ranks #289 of 603 schools in MT.
What is North Star School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Star School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Star School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Star School a charter school?
No, North Star School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Star School a Title I school?
No, North Star School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Star School?
48.7% of students at North Star 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hill County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (406) 355-4481
- Area population (ZIP 59540)
- 470
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 59540; 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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