Linderman School

312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 376 students in grades 2-4, Linderman 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 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linderman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Linderman School's student population of 376 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
Total Students
376 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Linderman 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 Linderman School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#258 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Linderman School 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.
54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Linderman 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Linderman School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
34%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Linderman School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
3%
1%
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White
58%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
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.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Linderman 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
56%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Linderman School 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Linderman 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linderman School's ranking?
Linderman School is ranked #258 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Linderman School often compared to?
Linderman Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dayton School, Valley View School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Linderman School?
376 students attend Linderman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Linderman School students are White, 34% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linderman School?
Linderman School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Linderman School offer ?
Linderman School offers enrollment in grades 2-4
What school district is Linderman School part of?
Linderman School is part of Polson Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-4
  • Enrollment: 376 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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