Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Irving School's student population of 184 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Irving 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 Irving School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
22%
6%
Black
2%
1%
White
63%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving School's ranking?
Irving School is ranked #248 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Irving School often compared to?
Irving Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow School, Lamotte School, Hawthorne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Irving School?
184 students attend Irving School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Irving School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving School?
Irving School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Irving School offer ?
Irving School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Irving School part of?
Irving School is part of Bozeman Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 1/6/2023
This school is BEYOND exceptional! The interaction between staff and students goes beyond anything I ever expected.
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