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Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 177 students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
177 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
93%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,684 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,785 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,684
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,785
$15,352
Best Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sage Creek Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
494 South 1346 East
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Chester-joplin-inverness School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5477
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Chester-joplin-inverness 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Grades: 7-8
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
1262 Whitlash Rd
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-6302
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District manages 4 public schools serving 177 students.
What is the rank of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District is ranked #113 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District?
93% of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,785 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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