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#321 of 603 schools in MT

Rapelje School

Elementary School · Rapelje Elem · Rapelje, MT

An elementary school in Rapelje, MT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 89, Rapelje, MT 59067

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
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.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
District spending per student$21,750
Chronic Absenteeism14.3%

Students at Rapelje School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

31.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rapelje 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average652/100K

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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

$63,750

Median home value

$338,900

Median rent

$444/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Rapelje Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rapelje School is listed in Rapelje Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rapelje School

Rapelje School is a public elementary school in Rapelje, MT, part of Rapelje Elem, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #321 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rapelje School

What grades does Rapelje School serve?

Rapelje School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Rapelje School?

Rapelje School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rapelje School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rapelje School 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 Rapelje School rank in MT?

Rapelje School ranks #321 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Rapelje School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rapelje School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Rapelje School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rapelje School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Rapelje School a charter school?

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

Is Rapelje School a Title I school?

No, Rapelje School is not currently a Title I school.

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

31.4% of students at Rapelje 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 – 6th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Stillwater County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.3%
Area population (ZIP 59067)
204
Area median age
43.5
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 59067; 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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