Golden Ridge School

1374 Hiway 408
Fairfield, MT 59436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Golden Ridge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Golden Ridge School's student population of 45 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Golden Ridge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden Ridge School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#486 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Golden Ridge School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Golden Ridge 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Golden Ridge 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Golden Ridge School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Golden Ridge School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Golden Ridge School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Golden Ridge School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Golden Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Golden Ridge School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Golden Ridge School's ranking?
Golden Ridge School is ranked #486 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Golden Ridge School?
45 students attend Golden Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Golden Ridge School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden Ridge School?
Golden Ridge School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Golden Ridge School offer ?
Golden Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Golden Ridge School part of?
Golden Ridge School is part of Golden Ridge Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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