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Savage High School

High School · Savage H S · Savage, MT

A Savage H S high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Box 110, Savage, MT 59262

  • Math 25% proficient (2017)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2017)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-5.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2017
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2017 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2017 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2017 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2017 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile11th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$41,345

Students at Savage High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2017 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2017 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2017 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 51 points since 2009, to 25% in 2017, across a 9-year record (2009–2017).

Show all 4 years by subject
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)

Based on 8 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

8.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Savage 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low115/100K

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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

$69,063

Median home value

$272,900

Median rent

$663/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

64.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Savage H S

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$41,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Savage High School

Savage High School is a public high school in Savage, MT, part of Savage H S, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Savage High School

What grades does Savage High School serve?

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

How many students attend Savage High School?

Savage High School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Savage High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Savage High School rank in MT?

Savage High School ranks #428 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Savage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Savage High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Savage High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Savage High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).

Is Savage High School a charter school?

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

Is Savage High School a Title I school?

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

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

8.6% of students at Savage 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
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Richland County
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 59262)
595
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
33.2
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2017 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 59262; 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, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24

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