Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Meadowlark School ranks in the bottom 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadowlark School's student population of 162 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Meadowlark School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meadowlark 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
#354 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Meadowlark School's ranking?
Meadowlark School is ranked #354 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
162 students attend Meadowlark School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Meadowlark School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meadowlark School offer ?
Meadowlark School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadowlark School part of?
Meadowlark School is part of Conrad Elementary School District.
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