Target Range School

4095 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT 59804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Target Range School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Target Range School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

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School Overview

Target Range School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
437 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Target Range School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Target Range School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MT)
#246 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Target Range School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Target Range School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Target Range School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Target Range School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Target Range School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Target Range School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Target Range School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Target Range School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Target Range School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in 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

What is Target Range School's ranking?
Target Range School is ranked #246 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Target Range School often compared to?
Target Range Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne School, Desmet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Target Range School?
437 students attend Target Range School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Target Range School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Target Range School?
Target Range School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Target Range School offer ?
Target Range School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Target Range School part of?
Target Range School is part of Target Range Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 437 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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