Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meadow Lark School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meadow Lark School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meadow Lark School's student population of 555 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meadow Lark School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadow Lark School is 0.29, 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
#15 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meadow Lark School's ranking?
Meadow Lark School is ranked #15 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Meadow Lark School often compared to?
Meadow Lark Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sacajawea School, Chief Joseph School, Loy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Meadow Lark School?
555 students attend Meadow Lark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Meadow Lark School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadow Lark School?
Meadow Lark School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadow Lark School offer ?
Meadow Lark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meadow Lark School part of?
Meadow Lark School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
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