Chester-joplin-inverness School

101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chester-joplin-inverness School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Chester-joplin-inverness School's student population of 142 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
142 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Chester-joplin-inverness School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chester-joplin-inverness School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#270 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chester-joplin-inverness 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.
50-54%
46%
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40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
10%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
6%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
92%
77%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chester-joplin-inverness School's ranking?
Chester-joplin-inverness School is ranked #270 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Chester-joplin-inverness School?
142 students attend Chester-joplin-inverness School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Chester-joplin-inverness School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chester-joplin-inverness School?
Chester-joplin-inverness School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chester-joplin-inverness School offer ?
Chester-joplin-inverness School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chester-joplin-inverness School part of?
Chester-joplin-inverness School is part of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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