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#382 of 603 schools in MT
Stanford High School
High School · Stanford K-12 Schools · Stanford, MT
A Stanford K-12 Schools high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 506, Stanford, MT 59479
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stanford High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2017, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 16 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanford 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,903
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$410/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
28.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59479; 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.
Stanford K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanford High School is listed in Stanford K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanford High School
Stanford High School is a public high school in Stanford, MT, part of Stanford K-12 Schools, serving approximately 33 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanford High School
What grades does Stanford High School serve?
Stanford High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stanford High School?
Stanford High School has an enrollment of approximately 33 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanford High School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanford High School rank in MT?
Stanford High School ranks #382 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Stanford High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanford High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Stanford High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanford High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stanford High School a charter school?
No, Stanford High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanford High School a Title I school?
No, Stanford High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanford High School?
45.5% of students at Stanford 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
- 33
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Judith Basin County
- Phone
- (406) 566-2265
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59479)
- 732
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 59479; 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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