Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Anderson School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Anderson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Anderson School's student population of 168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
Anderson School ranks within the top 1% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson School is 0.22, 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
#2 out of 696 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Anderson School's ranking?
Anderson School is ranked #2 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Anderson School often compared to?
Anderson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monforton School, Amsterdam School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Anderson School?
168 students attend Anderson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Anderson School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson School?
Anderson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Anderson School offer ?
Anderson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anderson School part of?
Anderson School is part of Anderson Elementary School District.
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