Serving 539 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Daly School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daly School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Daly School's student population of 539 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Daly 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 Daly School is 0.27, 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
#250 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
76%
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
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daly School's ranking?
Daly School is ranked #250 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Daly School often compared to?
Daly Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevensville K-6, Victor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Daly School?
539 students attend Daly School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Daly School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daly School?
Daly School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daly School offer ?
Daly School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daly School part of?
Daly School is part of Hamilton K-12 Schools.
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