Serving 278 students in grades 2-3, Browning Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Browning Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Browning Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Browning Elementary 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 Browning Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Browning Elementary School's ranking?
Browning Elementary School is ranked #715 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Browning Elementary School?
278 students attend Browning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Browning Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Browning Elementary School?
Browning Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Browning Elementary School offer ?
Browning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Browning Elementary School part of?
Browning Elementary School is part of Browning Elementary School District.
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