Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ovando School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ovando School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Ovando School's student population of 19 students has grown by 111% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ovando School ranks within the top 20% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ovando School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 722 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ovando School's ranking?
Ovando School is ranked #88 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ovando School?
19 students attend Ovando School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ovando School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ovando School?
Ovando School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ovando School offer ?
Ovando School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ovando School part of?
Ovando School is part of Ovando Elementary School District.
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