C+
Average
64/100

Golden Ridge School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 1374 Hiway 408, Fairfield, MT 59436
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 30% · Math 50% proficient · 49th percentile in Montana
Resources
B
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

64
Repit Score
out of 100
7
Students
enrolled
1.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%49/100reading 25th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

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 proficiency30% (−18 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+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
White30%50%reading -25 pts, math +4 pts27th 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 1374 Hiway 408
City Fairfield
ZIP Code 59436
District 3012600
NCES School ID 301260000348
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59436

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,292
Per Capita Income $32,103
Poverty Rate 5.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $257,500
Median Rent $1,025
Owner-Occupied 79.0%
Renter-Occupied 21.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Golden Ridge School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 7
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 1.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Golden Ridge School?
Golden Ridge School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 Golden Ridge School?
Golden Ridge School has 7 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 1.8:1.
What grades does Golden Ridge School serve?
Golden Ridge School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Golden Ridge School receive per student?
Golden Ridge School receives $11,489 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Golden Ridge School in 59436 ▼
Avg Home Value
$445,917
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1-Year Change
+14.5%
% Renters
21.0%

Other Schools in 59436

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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