Culbertson School

423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Culbertson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Culbertson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Culbertson School's student population of 128 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
128 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Culbertson 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 Culbertson School is 0.59, which is more 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)
#590 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Culbertson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Culbertson 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.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Culbertson 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.
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Culbertson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
26%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Culbertson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Culbertson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Culbertson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Culbertson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
58%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Culbertson School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Culbertson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Culbertson School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Culbertson 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
45%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Culbertson 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Culbertson 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 Culbertson School's ranking?
Culbertson School is ranked #590 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Culbertson School often compared to?
Culbertson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Froid Elementary School, Bainville School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Culbertson School?
128 students attend Culbertson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Culbertson School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culbertson School?
Culbertson School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Culbertson School offer ?
Culbertson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Culbertson School part of?
Culbertson School is part of Culbertson Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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