Twin Bridges School

Summary:

Twin Bridges School is a small elementary school in Twin Bridges, MT, serving 87 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Reichle Elementary district, which is ranked 41 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Twin Bridges School consistently outperforms the state average in both mathematics and reading proficiency, with 55.56% of students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state averages of 36.59% in math and 46.03% in reading. This academic performance places the school among the top 60 elementary schools in Montana. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10:1 to 13.9:1 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby Sheridan Elementary School (13.3:1) and the state average, indicating more individualized attention for students. Additionally, Twin Bridges School spends more per student ($13,038 in 2018-2019) than the nearby Reichle School ($8,370) and Alder School ($10,454), suggesting a greater investment in resources and programs for its students.

While Twin Bridges School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, its statewide ranking has fluctuated, declining from a high of 15th in 2008-2009 to 60th in 2022-2023. This could indicate that the school's performance has not kept pace with improvements in other Montana elementary schools. Additionally, the school's student population is predominantly White, with very small percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, in contrast to the more diverse student body at the nearby Sheridan Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 216 West 6th St
       Twin Bridges, MT  59754


(406) 684-5613

District: Twin Bridges K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,626 Help


Students who attend Twin Bridges School usually attend:

Middle:    Twin Bridges Middle School
High:    Twin Bridges High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
Hispanic:
2.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.7% Help


 See top rated Montana elementary schools

 Compare Twin Bridges School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Twin Bridges School ranks better than 81.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.97. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (6.8%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Bridges School is 11.2. (See more...)
Help
Compare Twin Bridges School employs 7.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Bridges School is $16,626.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Bridges K-12 Schools 41st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Twin Bridges School?

Rank History for Twin Bridges School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.15 33rd 217 84.8%
2005 55.51 109th 218 50.0%
2006 65.81 72nd 234 69.2%
2007 75.09 33rd 230 85.7%
2008 72.17 40th 194 79.4%
2009 78.07 15th 190 92.1%
2010 66.45 68th 241 71.8%
2011 74.18 39th 247 84.2%
2012 63.91 81st 244 66.8%
2013 74.03 41st 246 83.3%
2015 69.06 94th 287 67.2%
2016 48.17 102nd 191 46.6%
2021 89.01 46th 356 87.1%
2022 83.07 69th 329 79.0%
2023 80.97 60th 332 81.9%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

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

Twin Bridges School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    



Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Twin Bridges School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Twin Bridges School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Twin Bridges School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 109 0 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 116 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1996 116 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 122
1997 120 0 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 119 0 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 127
1999 126 0 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 137
2000 121 0 4 4 2 n/a n/a 0 131
2001 129 0 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2002 117 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 122
2003 117 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 122
2004 122 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 114 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 120
2006 103 0 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2007 102 0 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 111
2008 104 0 5 1 3 n/a n/a 0 113
2009 95 0 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 107
2010 99 0 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 110
2011 98 0 5 3 0 0 3 0 109
2012 95 0 4 5 1 0 0 0 105
2013 95 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 103
2014 95 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 102
2015 95 0 1 4 1 0 4 0 105
2016 88 2 1 4 1 0 2 0 98
2017 87 1 1 2 0 0 4 0 95
2018 95 1 1 2 0 0 5 0 104
2019 95 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 102
2020 105 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 117
2021 110 0 1 0 1 0 8 0 120
2022 82 0 0 2 2 0 7 0 93
2023 78 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 87
2024 79 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 88

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 Twin Bridges School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 115 8.9 12.9 17.4
1995 122 8.2 14.9 22.1
1996 122 8.2 14.9 22.1
1997 126 8.2 15.4 25.4
1998 127 7.3 17.4 24.4
1999 137 8.8 15.6 32.1
2000 131 9.0 14.6 35.9
2001 136 9.3 14.6 42.6
2002 122 9.3 13.1 42.6
2003 122 9.3 13.1 42.6
2004 126 8.1 15.6 38.1
2005 120 8.1 14.8 51.7
2006 111 8.1 13.7 41.4
2007 111 8.1 13.7 31.5
2008 113 8.9 12.7 31
2009 107 8.5 12.6 33.6
2010 110 8.3 13.1 40.9
2011 109 9.5 11.4 40.4
2012 105 9.6 10.9 40
2013 103 9.6 10.7 43.7
2014 102 6.5 15.5 40.2
2015 105 8.0 13.1 26.7
2016 98 9.0 10.8 36.7
2017 95 8.3 11.3 24.2
2018 104 9.4 10.9 28.8
2019 102 8.3 12.2 36.3
2020 117 9.2 12.6 41.9
2021 120 8.5 13.9 n/a
2022 93 7.3 12.6 n/a
2023 87 8.6 10.0 n/a
2024 88 7.8 11.2 47.7

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 Twin Bridges School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 115 8.9 12.9 17.4
1995 122 8.2 14.9 22.1
1996 122 8.2 14.9 22.1
1997 126 8.2 15.4 25.4
1998 127 7.3 17.4 24.4
1999 137 8.8 15.6 32.1
2000 131 9.0 14.6 35.9
2001 136 9.3 14.6 42.6
2002 122 9.3 13.1 42.6
2003 122 9.3 13.1 42.6
2004 126 8.1 15.6 38.1
2005 120 8.1 14.8 51.7
2006 111 8.1 13.7 41.4
2007 111 8.1 13.7 31.5
2008 113 8.9 12.7 31
2009 107 8.5 12.6 33.6
2010 110 8.3 13.1 40.9
2011 109 9.5 11.4 40.4
2012 105 9.6 10.9 40
2013 103 9.6 10.7 43.7
2014 102 6.5 15.5 40.2
2015 105 8.0 13.1 26.7
2016 98 9.0 10.8 36.7
2017 95 8.3 11.3 24.2
2018 104 9.4 10.9 28.8
2019 102 8.3 12.2 36.3
2020 117 9.2 12.6 41.9
2021 120 8.5 13.9 n/a
2022 93 7.3 12.6 n/a
2023 87 8.6 10.0 n/a
2024 88 7.8 11.2 47.7

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 Twin Bridges School

Help

YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,038
2021 $16,189
2022 $15,197
2023 $16,626

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Bridges 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 Students10287
 14.7%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White9578
 17.9%
Two or More Races36
 100%


Schools Near Twin Bridges School









Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Bridges School

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Twin Bridges School.

Students who attend Twin Bridges School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Bridges Middle School
High : Twin Bridges High School

Students at Twin Bridges School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Twin Bridges School ranks 60th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


Rate Twin Bridges School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Twin Bridges School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 31 milliseconds.