Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pine Creek School ranks in the top 30% 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 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pine Creek School's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Creek School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pine Creek School is 0.08, 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
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Creek School's ranking?
Pine Creek School is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Pine Creek School often compared to?
Pine Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shields Valley Elementary School, East Side School, Gardiner School by visitors of our site.
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 Pine Creek School?
25 students attend Pine Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pine Creek School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Creek School?
Pine Creek School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pine Creek School offer ?
Pine Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pine Creek School part of?
Pine Creek School is part of Pine Creek Elementary School District.
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