Summary:
The 59044 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with Laurel High School demonstrating steady improvement and West School having a strong historical record, while the overall academic performance lags behind state averages in math and science.
Laurel High School has shown consistent progress, moving from the 79th to the 64th rank among Montana high schools over the past two years. In contrast, West School, an elementary school, was previously a top-performing institution, ranking in the top 30-66 schools in the state from 2004-2007, but has since seen a significant decline in its ranking.
The schools in the 59044 zip code have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 86.67% to 91.6% white students. While Laurel High School outperforms the state average in reading proficiency, the elementary and middle schools generally lag behind the state averages in math and reading. The data also lacks information on the free/reduced lunch rates, which would provide valuable insights into the socioeconomic status of the student populations and how that may be impacting academic performance.
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