Serving 11 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pendroy School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 11:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Pendroy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
White
100%
76%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pendroy 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 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Pendroy School?
11 students attend Pendroy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pendroy School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pendroy School?
Pendroy School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pendroy School offer ?
Pendroy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pendroy School part of?
Pendroy School is part of Pendroy Elementary School District.
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