Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Daly 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 43% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daly School's student population of 552 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
552 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daly 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 Daly School is 0.24, 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
#344 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daly School's ranking?
Daly School is ranked #344 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Daly School often compared to?
Daly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victor School, Quentin Brown Primary K-4, Stevensville K-6 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Daly School?
552 students attend Daly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Daly School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daly School?
Daly School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daly School offer ?
Daly School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Daly School part of?
Daly School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District.
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