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Turner School

Summary:

Turner School is a small elementary school in Turner, MT, serving grades PK-6 with just 28 students. The school is part of the Turner Elementary District, which is ranked 116 out of 300 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Turner School stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 7.1 over the past three years, significantly lower than the state average. The school has also consistently outperformed the state in both math and reading proficiency on Montana state tests, with 60% of students proficient or better in reading compared to the state's 46.03%, and 33.33% proficient in math versus the state's 36.59%. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, from 74th out of 356 schools in 2020-2021 to 178th out of 329 in 2021-2022.

While Turner School's academic performance is strong, its student population is predominantly white, with over 96% of students identifying as such. This lack of racial diversity may be reflective of the local community, but could also indicate a need to explore ways to foster a more inclusive learning environment. The school also spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 190 First Street East
       Turner, MT  59542

(406) 379-2219

District: Turner Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,821 Help


Students who attend Turner School usually attend:

Middle:    Turner 7-8
High:    Turner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  30

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.7%
American Indian:
3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Turner School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), American Indian (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner School is 6.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner School is $20,821.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Turner Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Turner Elementary 116th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Turner School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 63.65 118th 287 58.9%
2021 81.34 74th 356 79.2%
2022 54.53 178th 329 45.9%
2023 64.02 125th 332 62.3%
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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 Turner 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 67 67
1991 54 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 51 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1993 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1994 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1995 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1996 46 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 47
1997 51 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 54
1998 60 0 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 67
1999 58 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2000 59 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 62
2001 54 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2002 44 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2003 44 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2004 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2005 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2006 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2007 36 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 41 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2009 41 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 43
2010 39 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 42
2011 41 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 42
2012 36 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 37
2013 39 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 40
2014 43 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 44
2015 45 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 46
2016 45 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 46
2017 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2018 50 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 51
2019 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50
2020 42 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 43
2021 33 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 34
2022 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2023 27 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 28
2024 29 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 30

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 Turner School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 67 6.5 10.3 7.5
1991 54 5.0 10.8 9.3
1992 51 4.0 12.7 17.6
1993 39 4.0 9.8 28.2
1994 39 4.0 9.8 23.1
1995 47 3.4 13.8 21.3
1996 47 3.4 13.8 21.3
1997 54 3.4 15.9 25.9
1998 67 3.7 18.1 37.3
1999 59 3.9 15.1 37.3
2000 62 3.9 15.9 45.2
2001 55 4.1 13.4 49.1
2002 45 4.1 11.0 53.3
2003 45 4.1 11.0 53.3
2004 44 3.6 12.2 65.9
2005 44 3.6 12.2 56.8
2006 36 3.7 9.7 72.2
2007 36 3.7 9.7 58.3
2008 41 3.7 11.1 61
2009 43 3.9 11.0 67.4
2010 42 3.8 10.8 61.9
2011 42 4.0 10.3 64.3
2012 37 3.9 9.3 40.5
2013 40 3.9 10.1 37.5
2014 44 4.0 10.9 36.4
2015 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2016 46 4.0 11.5 30.4
2017 48 4.0 11.9 27.1
2018 51 3.9 12.8 31.4
2019 50 4.3 11.4 38
2020 43 4.7 9.0 37.2
2021 34 4.7 7.1 n/a
2022 27 4.2 6.4 n/a
2023 28 4.1 6.7 n/a
2024 30 4.4 6.7 63.3

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 Turner School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 67 6.5 10.3 7.5
1991 54 5.0 10.8 9.3
1992 51 4.0 12.7 17.6
1993 39 4.0 9.8 28.2
1994 39 4.0 9.8 23.1
1995 47 3.4 13.8 21.3
1996 47 3.4 13.8 21.3
1997 54 3.4 15.9 25.9
1998 67 3.7 18.1 37.3
1999 59 3.9 15.1 37.3
2000 62 3.9 15.9 45.2
2001 55 4.1 13.4 49.1
2002 45 4.1 11.0 53.3
2003 45 4.1 11.0 53.3
2004 44 3.6 12.2 65.9
2005 44 3.6 12.2 56.8
2006 36 3.7 9.7 72.2
2007 36 3.7 9.7 58.3
2008 41 3.7 11.1 61
2009 43 3.9 11.0 67.4
2010 42 3.8 10.8 61.9
2011 42 4.0 10.3 64.3
2012 37 3.9 9.3 40.5
2013 40 3.9 10.1 37.5
2014 44 4.0 10.9 36.4
2015 46 4.0 11.5 23.9
2016 46 4.0 11.5 30.4
2017 48 4.0 11.9 27.1
2018 51 3.9 12.8 31.4
2019 50 4.3 11.4 38
2020 43 4.7 9.0 37.2
2021 34 4.7 7.1 n/a
2022 27 4.2 6.4 n/a
2023 28 4.1 6.7 n/a
2024 30 4.4 6.7 63.3

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 Turner School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,914
2021 $14,920
2022 $21,918
2023 $20,821

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner 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 Students5028
 44%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White5027
 46%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Turner School

Turner School ranks 125th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Turner School are 97% White, 3% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 30 students attended Turner School.

Students who attend Turner School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turner 7-8
High : Turner High School


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