Paradise School serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 86%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
11%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
4%
Black
(12-13)n/a
1%
White
(12-13)71%
81%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)29%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Paradise Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 86% MT state average).
How many students attend Paradise School?
7 students attend Paradise School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Paradise School students are White, and 29% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise School?
Paradise School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paradise School offer ?
Paradise School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Paradise School part of?
Paradise School is part of Paradise Elementary School District.
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