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#164 of 603 schools in MT

Top 27% in state

Plenty Coups High School

High School · Plenty Coups H S · Pryor, MT

A Plenty Coups H S high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

Box 229, Pryor, MT 59066

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.2Average25%
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.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
District spending per student$32,362

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

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

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
2021*
Math
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Plenty Coups 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated903/100K

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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

$51,563

Median home value

$121,100

Median rent

$675/mo

College educated

7.8%

Homeownership

79.4%

Poverty rate

33%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Plenty Coups H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Plenty Coups High School

Plenty Coups High School is a public high school in Pryor, MT, part of Plenty Coups H S, serving approximately 51 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Plenty Coups High School

What grades does Plenty Coups High School serve?

Plenty Coups High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Plenty Coups High School?

Plenty Coups High School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Plenty Coups High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Plenty Coups High School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Plenty Coups High School rank in MT?

Plenty Coups High School ranks #164 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Plenty Coups High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Plenty Coups High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Plenty Coups High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Plenty Coups High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Plenty Coups High School a charter school?

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

Is Plenty Coups High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Plenty Coups 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
51
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Big Horn County
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 59066)
675
Area median age
31.8
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 59066; 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

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