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#37 of 603 schools in MT

Top 6% in state

Winifred School

Elementary School · Winifred K-12 Schools · Winifred, MT

An elementary school in Winifred, MT where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Box 109, Winifred, MT 59489

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$14,896

Students at Winifred School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Winifred 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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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 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.

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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.

Winifred K-12 Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 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 School is listed in Winifred K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winifred School

Winifred School is a public elementary school in Winifred, MT, part of Winifred K-12 Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winifred School

What grades does Winifred School serve?

Winifred School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Winifred School?

Winifred School has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winifred School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winifred School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winifred School rank in MT?

Winifred School ranks #37 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Winifred School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winifred School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Winifred School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winifred School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winifred School a charter school?

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

Is Winifred School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Winifred School?

45.2% of students at Winifred 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
93
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Fergus County
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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