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Utterback 4-6

Summary:

Utterback 4-6 is a public middle school located in Conrad, Montana, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 119 students. The school is part of the Conrad Elementary School District, which is ranked 71 out of 300 school districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Utterback 4-6 stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state, with 46.61% in Mathematics, 53.39% in Reading, and 58.33% in Science. This consistent excellence suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a curriculum that prepares students well for state assessments. Compared to nearby schools like Valier 7-8, Utterback 4-6 has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.9 and spends more per student at $10,634, which may contribute to its academic success.

However, Utterback 4-6 has a notably homogeneous student population, with 91.6% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the state average. This lack of diversity in the student body may have implications for the school's cultural and social environment. Additionally, while the school's academic performance is strong, there may be opportunities for further improvement, particularly in areas where the school's proficiency rates, though high, are not significantly higher than the state average, such as in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 24 2nd Avenue Southwest
       Conrad, MT  59425

(406) 278-3227

District: Conrad Elementary

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,643 Help


Students who attend Utterback 4-6 usually attend:

High:    Conrad High School

Feeder schools for Utterback 4-6:

Elementary:    Meadowlark School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  111

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
5.4%
American Indian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Utterback 4-6 ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.6%), Hispanic (5.4%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Utterback 4-6 is 15.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Utterback 4-6 is $12,643.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Utterback 4-6 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Conrad Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Conrad Elementary 71st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Utterback 4-6

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 30.81 200th 234 14.5%
2007 30.28 202nd 230 12.2%
2015 23.52 234th 287 18.5%
2021 62.99 151st 356 57.6%
2022 76.11 87th 329 73.6%
2023 78.47 72nd 332 78.3%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Utterback 4-6

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 117 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 119
1992 58 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 59
1993 61 0 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 67
1994 79 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 82
1995 72 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 76
1996 72 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 76
1997 78 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 81
1998 66 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 73
1999 63 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2000 57 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 59
2001 61 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2002 49 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2003 49 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 51
2004 46 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 96 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2006 89 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 95
2007 93 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2008 50 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2009 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2010 49 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 54
2011 38 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 40
2012 45 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 51
2013 36 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 39
2014 26 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 29
2015 36 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 40
2016 34 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 38
2017 118 1 0 4 4 0 1 0 128
2018 108 0 0 5 5 0 3 0 121
2019 96 0 1 5 1 0 4 0 107
2020 101 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 110
2021 95 0 1 3 0 0 6 0 105
2022 104 1 0 4 0 1 5 0 115
2023 109 2 1 3 0 1 3 0 119
2024 95 2 1 6 3 1 3 0 111

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 Utterback 4-6

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 119 3.4 35.0 12.6
1992 59 3.7 15.9 11.9
1993 67 2.0 33.5 22.4
1994 82 4.0 20.5 17.1
1995 76 3.4 22.4 10.5
1996 76 3.4 22.4 10.5
1997 81 3.4 23.8 19.8
1998 73 3.3 22.1 13.7
1999 64 1.9 33.7 20.3
2000 59 2.6 22.7 44.1
2001 62 2.9 21.4 25.8
2002 51 2.8 18.2 23.5
2003 51 2.8 18.2 23.5
2004 48 2.9 16.6 31.3
2005 102 5.6 18.2 25.5
2006 95 5.8 16.4 35.8
2007 94 5.8 16.2 28.7
2008 52 3.1 16.8 n/a
2009 46 3.4 13.5 n/a
2010 54 3.2 16.6 n/a
2011 40 3.2 12.3 n/a
2012 51 3.4 14.6 27.5
2013 39 3.2 12.0 17.9
2014 29 2.7 10.4 51.7
2015 40 3.0 13.3 37.5
2016 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2017 128 7.2 17.6 48.4
2018 121 7.7 15.7 47.9
2019 107 8.0 13.2 52.3
2020 110 7.2 15.1 46.4
2021 105 7.6 13.8 n/a
2022 115 7.6 14.9 n/a
2023 119 8.5 13.9 n/a
2024 111 7.0 15.8 48.6

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 Utterback 4-6

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 119 3.4 35.0 12.6
1992 59 3.7 15.9 11.9
1993 67 2.0 33.5 22.4
1994 82 4.0 20.5 17.1
1995 76 3.4 22.4 10.5
1996 76 3.4 22.4 10.5
1997 81 3.4 23.8 19.8
1998 73 3.3 22.1 13.7
1999 64 1.9 33.7 20.3
2000 59 2.6 22.7 44.1
2001 62 2.9 21.4 25.8
2002 51 2.8 18.2 23.5
2003 51 2.8 18.2 23.5
2004 48 2.9 16.6 31.3
2005 102 5.6 18.2 25.5
2006 95 5.8 16.4 35.8
2007 94 5.8 16.2 28.7
2008 52 3.1 16.8 n/a
2009 46 3.4 13.5 n/a
2010 54 3.2 16.6 n/a
2011 40 3.2 12.3 n/a
2012 51 3.4 14.6 27.5
2013 39 3.2 12.0 17.9
2014 29 2.7 10.4 51.7
2015 40 3.0 13.3 37.5
2016 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2017 128 7.2 17.6 48.4
2018 121 7.7 15.7 47.9
2019 107 8.0 13.2 52.3
2020 110 7.2 15.1 46.4
2021 105 7.6 13.8 n/a
2022 115 7.6 14.9 n/a
2023 119 8.5 13.9 n/a
2024 111 7.0 15.8 48.6

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 Utterback 4-6

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,634
2021 $11,476
2022 $12,286
2023 $12,643

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Utterback 4-6

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 Students107119
 11.2%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White96109
 13.5%
Two or More Races43
 25%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Utterback 4-6

Students at Utterback 4-6 are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 111 students attended Utterback 4-6.

Students who attend Utterback 4-6 usually go on to attend Conrad High School


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