Serving 20 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Big Stone 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 was 40-59% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
20 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Stone School's ranking?
Big Stone School is ranked #252 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Big Stone School?
20 students attend Big Stone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Stone School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Stone School?
Big Stone School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Stone School offer ?
Big Stone School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Stone School part of?
Big Stone School is part of Centerville Elementary School District.
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