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Hobson School

Summary:

Hobson School is an elementary school in Hobson, MT, serving 67 students in grades PK-5. The school stands out from its nearby counterparts in several key ways, including its strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and unique racial makeup.

Hobson School has consistently outperformed the state and Stanford K-12 Schools district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency on Montana state tests. In 2022-2023, 51.72% of Hobson students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 40.3% for the district and 36.59% statewide. In reading, 72.41% of Hobson students were proficient or better, compared to 64.18% for the district and 46.03% statewide. Additionally, Hobson School has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 9 students per teacher over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Stanford School and Moore School, which have ratios ranging from 7 to 7.1 students per teacher.

However, Hobson School's high percentage of white students (92.54% in 2022-2023) is in contrast to the more diverse racial makeup of the surrounding schools, such as King Colony School. This raises questions about the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world. Additionally, while Hobson School excels in mathematics and reading, its science proficiency lags behind the state average, suggesting a potential area for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 108 6th Street E
       Hobson, MT  59452

(406) 423-5483

District: Hobson K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,602 Help


Students who attend Hobson School usually attend:

Middle:    Hobson 6-8
High:    Hobson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.3%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hobson School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.3%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hobson School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hobson School is $14,602.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hobson K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobson K-12 Schools 114th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hobson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.80 7th 234 97.0%
2007 89.07 3rd 230 98.7%
2008 88.10 7th 194 96.4%
2010 72.60 40th 241 83.4%
2011 33.86 195th 247 21.1%
2012 56.67 115th 244 52.9%
2013 84.49 9th 246 96.3%
2015 84.48 38th 287 86.8%
2021 76.99 88th 356 75.3%
2022 46.61 212th 329 35.6%
2023 67.77 109th 332 67.2%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hobson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 87 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 91
1995 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1996 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1997 88 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1998 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1999 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2000 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
2001 87 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2002 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2003 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2004 77 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2005 71 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2006 73 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2008 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2009 66 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
2010 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2011 53 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 54
2012 55 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 58
2013 57 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 62
2014 58 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 63
2015 47 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 51
2016 44 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 49
2017 42 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 47
2018 45 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
2019 50 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 54
2020 44 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 48
2021 49 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 54
2022 52 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 57
2023 62 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 67
2024 56 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 60

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 Hobson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 91 7.2 12.6 29.7
1995 88 7.1 12.4 21.6
1996 88 7.1 12.4 21.6
1997 88 7.0 12.6 35.2
1998 86 7.0 12.3 27.9
1999 89 7.3 12.2 38.2
2000 83 7.1 11.7 36.1
2001 87 7.1 12.3 37.9
2002 78 7.2 10.8 39.7
2003 78 7.2 10.8 39.7
2004 77 6.2 12.4 29.9
2005 72 7.6 9.5 37.5
2006 76 7.8 9.7 38.2
2007 67 7.9 8.5 31.3
2008 55 8.4 6.5 32.7
2009 66 7.6 8.7 36.4
2010 57 7.6 7.4 33.3
2011 54 7.5 7.2 37
2012 58 8.3 6.9 27.6
2013 62 8.3 7.4 29
2014 63 7.3 8.5 36.5
2015 51 7.0 7.2 31.4
2016 49 7.0 7.0 22.4
2017 47 6.8 6.8 36.2
2018 47 5.9 7.8 6.4
2019 54 7.1 7.5 38.9
2020 48 7.3 6.4 29.2
2021 54 7.1 7.5 n/a
2022 57 6.9 8.2 n/a
2023 67 7.3 9.0 n/a
2024 60 6.3 9.3 56.7

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 Hobson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 91 7.2 12.6 29.7
1995 88 7.1 12.4 21.6
1996 88 7.1 12.4 21.6
1997 88 7.0 12.6 35.2
1998 86 7.0 12.3 27.9
1999 89 7.3 12.2 38.2
2000 83 7.1 11.7 36.1
2001 87 7.1 12.3 37.9
2002 78 7.2 10.8 39.7
2003 78 7.2 10.8 39.7
2004 77 6.2 12.4 29.9
2005 72 7.6 9.5 37.5
2006 76 7.8 9.7 38.2
2007 67 7.9 8.5 31.3
2008 55 8.4 6.5 32.7
2009 66 7.6 8.7 36.4
2010 57 7.6 7.4 33.3
2011 54 7.5 7.2 37
2012 58 8.3 6.9 27.6
2013 62 8.3 7.4 29
2014 63 7.3 8.5 36.5
2015 51 7.0 7.2 31.4
2016 49 7.0 7.0 22.4
2017 47 6.8 6.8 36.2
2018 47 5.9 7.8 6.4
2019 54 7.1 7.5 38.9
2020 48 7.3 6.4 29.2
2021 54 7.1 7.5 n/a
2022 57 6.9 8.2 n/a
2023 67 7.3 9.0 n/a
2024 60 6.3 9.3 56.7

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 Hobson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,373
2021 $15,496
2022 $16,844
2023 $14,602

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hobson 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 Students5467
 24.1%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White5062
 24%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hobson School

Students at Hobson School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hobson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hobson 6-8
High : Hobson High School

Hobson School ranks 109th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 60 students attended Hobson School.


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