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#275 of 603 schools in MT
Top 45% in state
Plentywood High School
High School · Plentywood K-12 Schools · Plentywood, MT
A Plentywood K-12 Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
100 East Laurel Ave, Plentywood, MT 59254
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plentywood High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plentywood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,115
Median home value
$147,100
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Plentywood K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plentywood High School is listed in Plentywood K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plentywood High School
Plentywood High School is a public high school in Plentywood, MT, part of Plentywood K-12 Schools, serving approximately 102 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plentywood High School
What grades does Plentywood High School serve?
Plentywood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plentywood High School?
Plentywood High School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plentywood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plentywood High School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plentywood High School rank in MT?
Plentywood High School ranks #275 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Plentywood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plentywood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Plentywood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plentywood High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plentywood High School a charter school?
No, Plentywood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plentywood High School a Title I school?
No, Plentywood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plentywood High School?
38.2% of students at Plentywood 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
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (406) 765-1803
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 59254)
- 1,845
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 59254; 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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