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#191 of 603 schools in MT

Top 32% in state

Powder River Co Dist High

High School · Powder River Co Dist H S · Broadus, MT

A Powder River Co Dist H S high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 500, Broadus, MT 59317

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
District spending per student$27,486
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Powder River Co Dist High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

36.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Powder River Co Dist High 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,750

Median home value

$161,400

Median rent

$603/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59317; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·13 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.

Powder River Co Dist H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$27,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Powder River Co Dist High is listed in Powder River Co Dist H S; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Powder River Co Dist High

Powder River Co Dist High is a public high school in Broadus, MT, part of Powder River Co Dist H S, serving approximately 63 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #191 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Powder River Co Dist High

What grades does Powder River Co Dist High serve?

Powder River Co Dist High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Powder River Co Dist High?

Powder River Co Dist High has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Powder River Co Dist High?

The student-teacher ratio at Powder River Co Dist High is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Powder River Co Dist High rank in MT?

Powder River Co Dist High ranks #191 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Powder River Co Dist High's MySchoolScout rating?

Powder River Co Dist High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Powder River Co Dist High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Powder River Co Dist High has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Powder River Co Dist High a charter school?

No, Powder River Co Dist High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Powder River Co Dist High a Title I school?

No, Powder River Co Dist High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Powder River Co Dist High?

36.5% of students at Powder River Co Dist High 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
63
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Powder River County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 59317)
1,153
Area median age
42.2
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 59317; 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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