Broadwater School

900 Hollins
Helena, MT 59601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Broadwater 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Broadwater School's student population of 247 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Broadwater 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 Broadwater School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#502 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broadwater 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.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Broadwater 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.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
4%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Broadwater School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
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White
82%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Broadwater School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broadwater School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broadwater School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadwater School's ranking?
Broadwater School is ranked #502 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Broadwater School?
247 students attend Broadwater School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Broadwater School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broadwater School?
Broadwater School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Broadwater School offer ?
Broadwater School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Broadwater School part of?
Broadwater School is part of Helena Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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