Serving 248 students in grades 3-5, East Side School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Side School's student population of 248 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
East Side School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Side School is 0.19, 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
#446 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
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
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 East Side School's ranking?
East Side School is ranked #446 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are East Side School often compared to?
East Side Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardiner School, Shields Valley Elementary School, Pine Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend East Side School?
248 students attend East Side School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Side School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Side School?
East Side School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Side School offer ?
East Side School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Side School part of?
East Side School is part of Livingston Elementary School District.
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