Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cottonwood School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Cottonwood School's student population of 19 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Cottonwood School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottonwood School is 0.28, 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
#88 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
11%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
5%
1%
White
84%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottonwood School's ranking?
Cottonwood School is ranked #88 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Cottonwood School often compared to?
Cottonwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star School, Sunnyside School, Highland Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
19 students attend Cottonwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cottonwood School students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cottonwood School offer ?
Cottonwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottonwood School part of?
Cottonwood School is part of Cottonwood Elementary School District.
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