Best Public Schools in Zip Code 59520

Summary:

The 59520 zip code area is home to 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 high school, and 1 middle school. While the schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly White student population, they exhibit distinct performance characteristics that are worth noting.

The standout school in the area is F E Miley School, the largest of the three with 105 students. This elementary school outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science proficiency, making it a bright spot in the local education system. In contrast, Big Sandy High School and Big Sandy 7-8 have experienced significant declines in their statewide rankings, with test scores that lag behind the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science.

The racial makeup of the schools is predominantly White, ranging from 76.19% to 82.76%, with a notable Native American presence, varying from 6.9% to 11.11%. Understanding the educational experiences and outcomes for these diverse student groups could provide valuable insights into addressing any potential equity or access issues. Additionally, the small school sizes, particularly at Big Sandy High School and Big Sandy 7-8, may present unique challenges and opportunities that warrant further exploration to enhance the overall educational experience for students in the Big Sandy K-12 district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Big Sandy High School	Public	9-12	398 First Ave	Big Sandy	59520	Chouteau County	Big Sandy K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 378-2502	54	7	7.3	42.6%	41 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)	1 (1.9%)	7 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	17.8	104^th of 124 public high schools	16.1%		57	13^th of 114 public high schools	88.6%	91	12.5	37.5	12.5	$16,694
F E Miley School	Public	PK, KG-6	342 Vernon Ave	Big Sandy	59520	Chouteau County	Big Sandy K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 378-2406	111	10	11.3	68.5%	85 (76.6%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.0%)	40.2	226^th of 332 public elementary schools	31.9%		43.3	226^th of 329 public elementary schools	31.3%		33.3	39.4	29.4	$17,137
Big Sandy 7-8	Public	7-8	398 First Ave	Big Sandy	59520	Chouteau County	Big Sandy K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 378-2502	27	3	10.8	63.0%	20 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	156^th of 187 public middle schools	16.6%		64.3	62^nd of 190 public middle schools	67.4%	94	24.1	27.6	16.7	$16,896

Cities Near Zip Code 59520

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Big Sandy	8.93 mi	5	148^th
Box Elder	17.6 mi	6	168^th
Chinook	26.66 mi	5	152^nd
Geraldine	33.54 mi	3	77^th
Fort Benton	34.02 mi	3	10^th

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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.

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