D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Meadowlark School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 623 New York, Chinook, MT 59523
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 9th percentile in Montana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
149
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%9/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −46 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−11 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -18 pts, math -3 pts21st percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading -12 pts, math -3 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 623 New York
City Chinook
ZIP Code 59523
District 3006260
NCES School ID 300626000181
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59523

Understanding the community around Meadowlark School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,071
Per Capita Income $35,679
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,600
Median Rent $668
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
View full data for ZIP 59523 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meadowlark School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.6%
Female 54.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.2%
American Indian 10.7%
Two or More Races 7.4%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 149
Teachers (FTE) 13.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meadowlark School?
Meadowlark School has 149 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Meadowlark School serve?
Meadowlark School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meadowlark School receive per student?
Meadowlark School receives $16,654 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meadowlark School in 59523 ▼
Avg Home Value
$219,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
30.2%

Other Schools in 59523

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026