Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single elementary school, Richey School, located in Richey, Montana, which serves grades PK-6 and has a total enrollment of 42 students. Richey School is part of the Richey Elementary School District, which is ranked 212 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating.
Richey School has a predominantly White student population (95.24%), with small percentages of Native American (2.38%) and Pacific Islander (2.38%) students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with mathematics proficiency (38.89%) above the district and state averages, but reading proficiency (44.44%) slightly below the state average. The school's ranking within the state has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 116 to 231 out of Montana's elementary schools, indicating inconsistent performance. Despite its small size, Richey School has a high spending per student of $16,170, which raises questions about the efficiency and allocation of resources within the school.
Overall, Richey School faces challenges related to its demographic homogeneity, academic performance, and fluctuating rankings, but also has strengths in its small class sizes and above-average mathematics proficiency. Further analysis and comparison to other schools in the region or state could provide additional insights to help the school address its areas of concern and build on its strengths.
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