Divide School serves 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- 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
Divide School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Divide School's student population of 11 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Divide School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
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 schools are Divide School often compared to?
Divide Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wise River School, Ramsay School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Divide School?
11 students attend Divide School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Divide School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divide School?
Divide School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Divide School offer ?
Divide School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Divide School part of?
Divide School is part of Divide Elementary School District.
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