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Ryegate School

Summary:

Ryegate School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 with just 30 students in the rural town of Ryegate, Montana. While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance is well below state benchmarks, ranking in the bottom third of Montana elementary schools.

Ryegate School's test scores show that only 16.67% of students are proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and just 25% are proficient or better in reading, compared to 46.03% statewide. This poor academic performance is reflected in the school's low 1-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, despite spending significantly more per student than the nearby Lavina Elementary school, Ryegate's outcomes remain well below average.

The school's lack of diversity, with over 93% of students identifying as white, is also notable when compared to the more diverse student population at Lavina K-12 Schools. Ryegate's declining performance over the years suggests the school may be facing unique challenges in providing a quality education in this rural Montana community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 207 2nd Ave W
       Ryegate, MT  59074

(406) 568-2211

District: Ryegate K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
295th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,785 Help


Students who attend Ryegate School usually attend:

Middle:    Ryegate 7-8
High:    Ryegate High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.6%
Two or more races:
2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ryegate School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ryegate School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ryegate School is $30,785.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Ryegate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.50 163rd 217 24.9%
2005 39.19 152nd 218 30.3%
2006 17.80 221st 234 5.6%
2015 28.93 217th 287 24.4%
2022 13.10 301st 329 8.5%
2023 14.51 295th 332 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ryegate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1996 55 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
1997 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 49 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1999 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2000 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2001 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2002 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2003 30 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2004 60 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
2005 62 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2006 65 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 70
2007 61 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 64
2008 47 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2009 48 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2010 43 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2011 31 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 35
2012 30 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 35
2013 29 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 35
2014 29 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 32
2015 32 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 36
2016 27 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 31
2017 30 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 34
2018 34 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 39
2019 33 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 38
2020 34 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 37
2021 38 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 39
2022 36 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 37
2023 28 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 30
2024 40 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 41

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 Ryegate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 55 4.7 11.7 40
1996 55 4.7 11.7 40
1997 51 2.8 18.2 49
1998 49 4.4 11.1 53.1
1999 43 4.4 9.8 46.5
2000 43 4.3 10.0 51.2
2001 41 4.4 9.3 48.8
2002 30 4.0 7.5 43.3
2003 30 4.0 7.5 43.3
2004 60 5.5 10.9 28.3
2005 62 5.7 10.9 37.1
2006 70 6.3 11.1 75.7
2007 64 6.3 10.2 76.6
2008 49 5.1 9.6 91.8
2009 50 4.7 10.6 74
2010 45 4.7 9.4 66.7
2011 35 4.7 7.3 60
2012 35 4.8 7.2 71.4
2013 35 4.8 7.2 82.9
2014 32 4.5 7.0 84.4
2015 36 4.0 9.0 86.1
2016 31 4.0 7.7 41.9
2017 34 3.4 9.7 82.4
2018 39 4.7 8.2 100
2019 38 5.2 7.2 65.8
2020 37 5.8 6.2 86.5
2021 39 5.3 7.2 n/a
2022 37 6.3 5.7 n/a
2023 30 6.9 4.3 n/a
2024 41 5.5 7.4 7.3

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 Ryegate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 55 4.7 11.7 40
1996 55 4.7 11.7 40
1997 51 2.8 18.2 49
1998 49 4.4 11.1 53.1
1999 43 4.4 9.8 46.5
2000 43 4.3 10.0 51.2
2001 41 4.4 9.3 48.8
2002 30 4.0 7.5 43.3
2003 30 4.0 7.5 43.3
2004 60 5.5 10.9 28.3
2005 62 5.7 10.9 37.1
2006 70 6.3 11.1 75.7
2007 64 6.3 10.2 76.6
2008 49 5.1 9.6 91.8
2009 50 4.7 10.6 74
2010 45 4.7 9.4 66.7
2011 35 4.7 7.3 60
2012 35 4.8 7.2 71.4
2013 35 4.8 7.2 82.9
2014 32 4.5 7.0 84.4
2015 36 4.0 9.0 86.1
2016 31 4.0 7.7 41.9
2017 34 3.4 9.7 82.4
2018 39 4.7 8.2 100
2019 38 5.2 7.2 65.8
2020 37 5.8 6.2 86.5
2021 39 5.3 7.2 n/a
2022 37 6.3 5.7 n/a
2023 30 6.9 4.3 n/a
2024 41 5.5 7.4 7.3

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 Ryegate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,854
2021 $16,106
2022 $27,945
2023 $30,785

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ryegate 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 Students3830
 21.1%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3328
 15.2%
Two or More Races12
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ryegate School

In the 2023-24 school year, 41 students attended Ryegate School.

Students at Ryegate School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ryegate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ryegate 7-8
High : Ryegate High School

Ryegate School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Montana elementary schools.


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