D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Culbertson School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 423 1st Avenue West, Culbertson, MT 59218
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
131
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%15/1001.5 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 −40 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 proficiency27% (−21 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−11 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
White35%25%reading -21 pts, math -27 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -26 pts, math -22 pts2nd 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 423 1st Avenue West
City Culbertson
ZIP Code 59218
District 3007830
NCES School ID 300783000224
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59218

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,102
Per Capita Income $33,351
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $243,500
Median Rent $811
Owner-Occupied 68.6%
Renter-Occupied 31.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Culbertson School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.0%
Female 42.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.5%
American Indian 21.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.4%
Two or More Races 8.4%
Black 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 131
Teachers (FTE) 12.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Culbertson School?
Culbertson School has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Culbertson School?
Culbertson School has 131 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Culbertson School serve?
Culbertson School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Culbertson School receive per student?
Culbertson School receives $16,061 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Culbertson School in 59218 ▼
Avg Home Value
$194,471
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,377
1-Year Change
+13.9%
% Renters
31.4%

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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