Serving 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garrison School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Garrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Garrison School's student population of 14 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
14 students
![This chart display total students of Garrison School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Garrison School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-zT7W92.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Garrison School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Garrison School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-EHamuT.png)
Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Garrison School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Garrison School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Garrison School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Garrison School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-beA8iT7.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrison School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Garrison School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-RDMkD4.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrison School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Garrison School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-dHw8V9.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Garrison School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Garrison School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-mWLYr9.png)
American Indian
n/a
11%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Garrison School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Garrison School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-baTl9YF.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrison School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Garrison School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-KpdcLE.png)
Black
7%
1%
White
93%
78%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Garrison School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Garrison School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-beA8iV5.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garrison School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Garrison School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-bvoGGl4.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MT.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-XlPbex.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Garrison School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Garrison School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/49000/48646/garrison-school-chart-qEi7o1.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garrison School's ranking?
Garrison School is ranked #180 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Garrison School?
14 students attend Garrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Garrison School students are White, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garrison School?
Garrison School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Garrison School offer ?
Garrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garrison School part of?
Garrison School is part of Garrison Elem School District.
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