Very Good
#131 of 603 schools in MT
Top 22% in state
West Yellowstone School
Elementary School · West Yellowstone K-12 · West Yellowstone, MT
An elementary school in West Yellowstone, MT where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 460, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Yellowstone School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Yellowstone 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Yellowstone), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,750
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59758; 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
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West Yellowstone K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Yellowstone School is listed in West Yellowstone K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Yellowstone School
West Yellowstone School is a public elementary school in West Yellowstone, MT, part of West Yellowstone K-12, serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Yellowstone School
What grades does West Yellowstone School serve?
West Yellowstone School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend West Yellowstone School?
West Yellowstone School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Yellowstone School rank in MT?
West Yellowstone School ranks #131 of 603 schools in MT.
What is West Yellowstone School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Yellowstone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 West Yellowstone School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Yellowstone School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Yellowstone School a charter school?
No, West Yellowstone School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Yellowstone School a Title I school?
No, West Yellowstone School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Yellowstone School?
47.9% of students at West Yellowstone 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (406) 646-7617
- Area population (ZIP 59758)
- 2,097
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 59758; 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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