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Poplar Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 596 students in Poplar Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Poplar Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
596 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Poplar Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.39
# American Indian Students
578 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
7 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
1%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
59
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
65
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
59
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,331 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,213 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,331
$15,183
Spending / Student
$21,213
$15,271
Best Poplar Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar 5-6 School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Grades: 5-6
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
Poplar 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Grades: 7-8
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 596 students.
What is the rank of Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District is ranked #343 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar Elementary School District?
97% of Poplar Elementary School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Poplar Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,213 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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