Fairhaven Colony

9 Miles Sw Of Ulm
Ulm, MT 59485
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fairhaven Colony 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fairhaven Colony ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Fairhaven Colony's student population of 33 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
33 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Fairhaven Colony 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 Fairhaven Colony is 0.06, which is less 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)
#583 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairhaven Colony, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairhaven Colony 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.
≤20%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairhaven Colony 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
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10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
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1%
White
97%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairhaven Colony and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairhaven Colony and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairhaven Colony 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairhaven Colony's ranking?
Fairhaven Colony is ranked #583 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fairhaven Colony?
33 students attend Fairhaven Colony.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Fairhaven Colony students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairhaven Colony?
Fairhaven Colony has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fairhaven Colony offer ?
Fairhaven Colony offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Fairhaven Colony part of?
Fairhaven Colony is part of Ulm Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 33 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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