Summary:
The 59482 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The standout performers in this area are Sunburst High School and Sunburst 7-8 (middle school), which rank among the top schools in the state and achieve exceptional test scores. These schools have very low student-teacher ratios of 5:1 and 5.7:1, respectively, which may contribute to their strong performance.
In contrast, the smaller elementary schools, Rimrock Colony and Hillside Colony, have 100% white student populations and lower spending per student, which may be factors in their lower performance and rankings. The Sunburst K-12 Schools district, which includes the top-performing Sunburst schools, is ranked 56th out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating, suggesting the district as a whole is performing well.
Overall, the data highlights the significant differences in performance and resources between the larger, higher-ranked Sunburst schools and the smaller, lower-performing elementary schools in the 59482 zip code area. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these disparities, such as funding, teaching quality, and community engagement, could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes for all students in the region.
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