Serving 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rimrock Colony School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rimrock Colony School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Rimrock Colony School's student population of 12 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rimrock Colony School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Rimrock Colony School?
12 students attend Rimrock Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rimrock Colony School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rimrock Colony School?
Rimrock Colony School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rimrock Colony School offer ?
Rimrock Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Rimrock Colony School part of?
Rimrock Colony School is part of Liberty Elementary School District.
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