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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Students by Grade

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.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%

Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%

School Statewide Testing
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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