Serving 28 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Opheim School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opheim School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Opheim School's student population of 28 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
28 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Opheim School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opheim School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
10%

Asian
7%
1%

Hispanic
n/a
6%

Black
n/a
1%

White
93%
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
46%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opheim School's ranking?
Opheim School is ranked #119 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Opheim School?
28 students attend Opheim School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Opheim School students are White, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opheim School?
Opheim School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Opheim School offer ?
Opheim School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Opheim School part of?
Opheim School is part of Opheim K-12 Schools School District.
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