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#237 of 603 schools in MT
Top 39% in state
White Sulphur Springs EL
Elementary School · White Sulphur Spgs K-12 · White Sulphur Springs, MT
A White Sulphur Spgs K-12 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box C, White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Sulphur Springs EL score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Sulphur Springs EL 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,231
Median home value
$283,100
Median rent
$875/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59645; 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.
White Sulphur Spgs K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Sulphur Springs EL is listed in White Sulphur Spgs K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Sulphur Springs EL
White Sulphur Springs EL is a public elementary school in White Sulphur Springs, MT, part of White Sulphur Spgs K-12, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Sulphur Springs EL
What grades does White Sulphur Springs EL serve?
White Sulphur Springs EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend White Sulphur Springs EL?
White Sulphur Springs EL has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs EL?
The student-teacher ratio at White Sulphur Springs EL is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Sulphur Springs EL rank in MT?
White Sulphur Springs EL ranks #237 of 603 schools in MT.
What is White Sulphur Springs EL's MySchoolScout rating?
White Sulphur Springs EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 White Sulphur Springs EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Sulphur Springs EL has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is White Sulphur Springs EL a charter school?
No, White Sulphur Springs EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Sulphur Springs EL a Title I school?
No, White Sulphur Springs EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Sulphur Springs EL?
51.0% of students at White Sulphur Springs EL 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Meagher County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (406) 547-3751
- Area population (ZIP 59645)
- 1,703
- Area median age
- 58.6
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 59645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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