Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Power School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Power School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Power School's student population of 49 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Power School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Power School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Power School's ranking?
Power School is ranked #331 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Power School?
49 students attend Power School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Power School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Power School?
Power School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Power School offer ?
Power School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Power School part of?
Power School is part of Power Elementary School District.
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