D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Vaughn School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 480 Central Avenue, Vaughn, MT 59487
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd 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

47
Repit Score
out of 100
112
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%23/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% 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 −4 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 proficiency35% (−13 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.

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 -21 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income35%25%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts39th 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 480 Central Avenue
City Vaughn
ZIP Code 59487
District 3005850
NCES School ID 300585000168
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59487

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,060
Per Capita Income $27,555
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $173,300
Median Rent $857
Owner-Occupied 75.6%
Renter-Occupied 24.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vaughn School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.3%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 8.0%
American Indian 8.0%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 112
Teachers (FTE) 7.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vaughn School?
Vaughn School has a Repit School Score of 47 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 Vaughn School?
Vaughn School has 112 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Vaughn School serve?
Vaughn School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vaughn School receive per student?
Vaughn School receives $13,743 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vaughn School in 59487 ▼
Avg Home Value
$372,990
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1-Year Change
-4.0%
% Renters
24.4%

Other Schools in 59487

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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