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#433 of 603 schools in MT
Winifred High School
High School · Winifred K-12 Schools · Winifred, MT
A Winifred K-12 Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 109, Winifred, MT 59489
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Winifred High School score 25% 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 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* 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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Winifred 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average389/100K
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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
$61,288
Median rent
$561/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59489; 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
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Winifred K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,896NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winifred High School is listed in Winifred K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winifred High School
Winifred High School is a public high school in Winifred, MT, part of Winifred K-12 Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #433 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winifred High School
What grades does Winifred High School serve?
Winifred High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Winifred High School?
Winifred High School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winifred High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winifred High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winifred High School rank in MT?
Winifred High School ranks #433 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Winifred High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Winifred 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 Winifred High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winifred High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Winifred High School a charter school?
No, Winifred High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winifred High School a Title I school?
No, Winifred High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winifred High School?
51.1% of students at Winifred 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
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fergus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (406) 462-5420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 59489)
- 330
- Area median age
- 53.5
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 59489; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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