D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Big Stone School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 251 Goonhill Road, Sand Coulee, MT 59472
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 25% proficient · 20th 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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
20
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 16th percentile, math 25th percentile among Montana middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs 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 proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−14 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.

School Information

Address 251 Goonhill Road
City Sand Coulee
ZIP Code 59472
District 3025130
NCES School ID 302513000922
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59472

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,625
Per Capita Income $38,262
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 88.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $231,700
Median Rent $912
Owner-Occupied 83.5%
Renter-Occupied 16.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Big Stone School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 60.0%
Female 40.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 20
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Big Stone School?
Big Stone School has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Big Stone School?
Big Stone School has 20 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Big Stone School serve?
Big Stone School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Big Stone School receive per student?
Big Stone School receives $14,382 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Big Stone School in 59472 ▼
Avg Home Value
$294,238
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,161
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
16.5%

Other Schools in 59472

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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