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Redwater School

Summary:

Redwater School is a public middle school located in Circle, MT, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 33 students. The school is part of the Circle Elementary School District, which is ranked 62 out of 300 school districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Redwater School consistently outperforms the overall Circle Elementary School District and the state of Montana in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, 72.73% of Redwater School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 60.49% for the district and 36.59% for the state. Similarly, 66.67% of Redwater School students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 56.79% for the district and 46.03% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.1 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Redwater 7-8 school, which has a ratio of 13.7.

However, Redwater School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 96.97% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is in contrast to the nearby Redwater 7-8 school, which has a slightly more diverse student population, with 97.22% White and 2.78% Hispanic students. This could be an area for Redwater School to explore in terms of promoting diversity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 1105 F Avenue
       Circle, MT  59215

(406) 485-2140

District: Circle Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,997 Help


Students who attend Redwater School usually attend:

High:    Circle High School

Feeder schools for Redwater School:

Elementary:    Bo Peep School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  34

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Two or more races:
5.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Redwater School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Redwater School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Redwater School is $17,997.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Redwater School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Circle Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Circle Elementary 62nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Redwater School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.82 121st 234 48.3%
2007 63.09 85th 230 63.0%
2008 75.52 26th 194 86.6%
2009 63.33 71st 190 62.6%
2010 69.25 57th 241 76.3%
2011 62.32 99th 247 59.9%
2012 62.15 90th 244 63.1%
2013 78.74 26th 246 89.4%
2015 81.29 49th 287 82.9%
2016 91.49 16th 191 91.6%
2021 87.36 53rd 356 85.1%
2022 86.15 56th 329 83.0%
2023 94.01 18th 332 94.6%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Redwater School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 168 168
1991 81 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 82
1992 74 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 77
1993 61 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 64
1994 69 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 72
1995 58 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 61
1996 58 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 61
1997 56 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 58
1998 59 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 62
1999 58 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2000 59 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 61
2001 54 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 63 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2003 63 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 65
2004 69 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2005 63 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2006 60 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2007 52 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 50 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2009 52 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2010 49 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 54
2011 48 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 55
2012 36 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 40
2013 39 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 42
2014 40 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 42
2015 45 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 47
2016 40 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 43
2017 47 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 51
2018 46 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 49
2019 48 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 50
2020 45 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 49
2021 41 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 43
2022 37 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2023 32 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 33
2024 32 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Redwater School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 168 11.3 14.8 10.1
1991 82 5.1 16.0 28
1992 77 5.1 15.0 15.6
1993 64 4.3 14.9 17.2
1994 72 4.1 17.6 15.3
1995 61 4.3 14.2 21.3
1996 61 4.3 14.2 21.3
1997 58 4.2 13.8 15.5
1998 62 4.2 14.8 16.1
1999 60 4.4 13.6 21.7
2000 61 4.5 13.6 26.2
2001 55 4.5 12.2 25.5
2002 65 4.7 13.8 41.5
2003 65 4.7 13.8 41.5
2004 69 5.4 12.8 33.3
2005 64 4.9 13.1 29.7
2006 61 4.8 12.7 26.2
2007 53 3.9 13.6 30.2
2008 51 3.9 13.1 35.3
2009 55 3.6 15.3 36.4
2010 54 3.5 15.4 50
2011 55 4.6 11.8 50.9
2012 40 4.4 8.9 52.5
2013 42 4.4 9.4 35.7
2014 42 4.3 9.6 50
2015 47 5.0 9.4 53.2
2016 43 5.0 8.6 30.2
2017 51 4.2 12.0 31.4
2018 49 3.4 14.1 32.7
2019 50 3.2 15.1 40
2020 49 3.3 14.8 42.9
2021 43 3.8 11.1 n/a
2022 39 4.0 9.5 n/a
2023 33 4.0 8.1 n/a
2024 34 4.1 8.1 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Redwater School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 168 11.3 14.8 10.1
1991 82 5.1 16.0 28
1992 77 5.1 15.0 15.6
1993 64 4.3 14.9 17.2
1994 72 4.1 17.6 15.3
1995 61 4.3 14.2 21.3
1996 61 4.3 14.2 21.3
1997 58 4.2 13.8 15.5
1998 62 4.2 14.8 16.1
1999 60 4.4 13.6 21.7
2000 61 4.5 13.6 26.2
2001 55 4.5 12.2 25.5
2002 65 4.7 13.8 41.5
2003 65 4.7 13.8 41.5
2004 69 5.4 12.8 33.3
2005 64 4.9 13.1 29.7
2006 61 4.8 12.7 26.2
2007 53 3.9 13.6 30.2
2008 51 3.9 13.1 35.3
2009 55 3.6 15.3 36.4
2010 54 3.5 15.4 50
2011 55 4.6 11.8 50.9
2012 40 4.4 8.9 52.5
2013 42 4.4 9.4 35.7
2014 42 4.3 9.6 50
2015 47 5.0 9.4 53.2
2016 43 5.0 8.6 30.2
2017 51 4.2 12.0 31.4
2018 49 3.4 14.1 32.7
2019 50 3.2 15.1 40
2020 49 3.3 14.8 42.9
2021 43 3.8 11.1 n/a
2022 39 4.0 9.5 n/a
2023 33 4.0 8.1 n/a
2024 34 4.1 8.1 55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Redwater School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,052
2021 $13,439
2022 $13,369
2023 $17,997

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Redwater School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5033
 34%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White4832
 33.3%
Two or More Races01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Redwater School

In the 2023-24 school year, 34 students attended Redwater School.

Students at Redwater School are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Redwater School usually go on to attend Circle High School


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