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#234 of 603 schools in MT

Top 39% in state

Noxon High School

High School · Noxon H S · Noxon, MT

A Noxon H S high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 Noxon Ave, Noxon, MT 59853

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-2.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$23,612
Chronic Absenteeism53.6%

Students at Noxon High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 22 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Noxon High 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average394/100K

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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

$50,179

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Noxon H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Noxon High School is listed in Noxon H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Noxon High School

Noxon High School is a public high school in Noxon, MT, part of Noxon H S, serving approximately 69 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Noxon High School

What grades does Noxon High School serve?

Noxon High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Noxon High School?

Noxon High School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Noxon High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Noxon High School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Noxon High School rank in MT?

Noxon High School ranks #234 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Noxon High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Noxon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Noxon High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Noxon High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Noxon High School a charter school?

No, Noxon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Noxon High School a Title I school?

No, Noxon High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Noxon High School?

66.7% of students at Noxon High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
69
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanders County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.6%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 59853)
918
Area median age
53.3
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 59853; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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