Gardiner High School is a public high school in Gardiner, Montana, United States. It is part of the Gardiner Public Schools district. All Gardiner schools students attend school in the same building. It is located on the former grounds of the Northern Pacific Railway Gardiner station.
Serving 62 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gardiner School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardiner School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gardiner School's student population of 62 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Gardiner School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardiner School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardiner School's ranking?
Gardiner School is ranked #235 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Gardiner School often compared to?
Gardiner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Side School, Arrowhead School, Pine Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Gardiner School?
62 students attend Gardiner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gardiner School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardiner School?
Gardiner School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardiner School offer ?
Gardiner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardiner School part of?
Gardiner School is part of Gardiner Elementary School District.
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