Serving 233 students in grades 4-5, Napi School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 2% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Napi School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Napi School's student population of 233 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Napi School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Napi School is 0.06, 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
#722 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
97%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
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
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Napi School's ranking?
Napi School is ranked #722 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 2% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Napi School?
233 students attend Napi School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Napi School students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Napi School?
Napi School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Napi School offer ?
Napi School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Napi School part of?
Napi School is part of Browning Elementary School District.
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