F E Miley School

342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, F E Miley School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

F E Miley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

F E Miley School's student population of 111 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
111 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

F E Miley 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 F E Miley School is 0.41, which is more 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)
#475 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
35%
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30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of F E Miley 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.
≥50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
10%
10%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
76%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of F E Miley 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
47%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in F E Miley 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F E Miley School's ranking?
F E Miley School is ranked #475 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend F E Miley School?
111 students attend F E Miley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of F E Miley School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F E Miley School?
F E Miley School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does F E Miley School offer ?
F E Miley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is F E Miley School part of?
F E Miley School is part of Big Sandy K-12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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