Trinity School

7435 Duffy Lane
Canyon Creek, MT 59633
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 38 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Trinity 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 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Trinity School's student population of 38 students has grown by 123% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
38 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Trinity 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 Trinity School is 0.15, 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)
#88 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Trinity School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trinity 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.
≥50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trinity 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Trinity School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Trinity School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Trinity School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Trinity School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Trinity School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Trinity 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
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Trinity School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Trinity School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trinity 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinity School's ranking?
Trinity School is ranked #88 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 Trinity School?
38 students attend Trinity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Trinity School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trinity School?
Trinity School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Trinity School offer ?
Trinity School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Trinity School part of?
Trinity School is part of Trinity Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 38 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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