Spring Creek School

Lakeshore Drive
Decker, MT 59025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Spring Creek School serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spring Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Spring Creek School's student population of 7 students has stayed relatively flat 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
7 students
This chart displays total students of Spring Creek School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Spring Creek School
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Spring Creek School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Spring Creek School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Spring Creek School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Spring Creek School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
57%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Spring Creek School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
43%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spring Creek School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Spring Creek School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Spring Creek School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Spring Creek School?
7 students attend Spring Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Spring Creek School students are American Indian, and 43% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Creek School?
Spring Creek School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Creek School offer ?
Spring Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Spring Creek School part of?
Spring Creek School is part of Spring Creek Elementary School District.

School Reviews

Review Spring Creek School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 7 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Quick Links