C
Below Average
51/100

Linderman School

📚 02 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 312 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 37% · Math 36% proficient · 24th 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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
361
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%24/100reading 21st percentile, math 28th percentile among Montana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% 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 −24 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 proficiency36% (−2 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
White47%47%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts39th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native22%22%reading +5 pts, math +8 pts62nd percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts12th 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 312 4th Avenue East
City Polson
ZIP Code 59860
District 3021060
NCES School ID 302106000631
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59860

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,204
Per Capita Income $31,800
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $357,600
Median Rent $882
Owner-Occupied 67.9%
Renter-Occupied 32.1%
View full data for ZIP 59860 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Linderman School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.2%
American Indian 37.7%
Hispanic/Latino 2.2%
Black 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 361
Teachers (FTE) 24.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Linderman School?
Linderman School has a Repit School Score of 51 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 Linderman School?
Linderman School has 361 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Linderman School serve?
Linderman School serves grades 02 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Linderman School receive per student?
Linderman School receives $12,655 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Linderman School in 59860 ▼
Avg Home Value
$580,098
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,584
1-Year Change
+2.5%
% Renters
32.1%

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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