Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cool Spring Colony School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Cool Spring Colony School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Cool Spring Colony School?
9 students attend Cool Spring Colony School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cool Spring Colony School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cool Spring Colony School?
Cool Spring Colony School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cool Spring Colony School offer ?
Cool Spring Colony School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cool Spring Colony School part of?
Cool Spring Colony School is part of Chester-Joplin-Inverness El School District.
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