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#8 of 603 schools in MT

Top 1% in state

Trinity School

Elementary School · Trinity Elem · Canyon Creek, MT

An elementary school in Canyon Creek, MT where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 523, Canyon Creek, MT 59633

  • Math 75% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$14,842
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Trinity School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Trinity 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average456/100K

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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 home value

$409,500

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

74%

Poverty rate

14.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Trinity Elem

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$14,842NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Trinity School

Trinity School is a public elementary school in Canyon Creek, MT, part of Trinity Elem, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trinity School

What grades does Trinity School serve?

Trinity School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Trinity School?

Trinity School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trinity School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trinity School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Trinity School rank in MT?

Trinity School ranks #8 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Trinity School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trinity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Trinity School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trinity School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Trinity School a charter school?

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

Is Trinity School a Title I school?

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

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
41
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lewis and Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 59633)
288
Area median age
52.9
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 59633; 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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