Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Margaret Leary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret Leary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Margaret Leary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret Leary School ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Margaret Leary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 722 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
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 Margaret Leary School's ranking?
Margaret Leary School is ranked #65 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Margaret Leary School often compared to?
Margaret Leary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest School, Lincoln Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Margaret Leary School?
347 students attend Margaret Leary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Margaret Leary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret Leary School?
Margaret Leary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret Leary School offer ?
Margaret Leary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Margaret Leary School part of?
Margaret Leary School is part of Butte Elementary School District.
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