The reported proficiency rate for Science is 5%.
Original Research by School Decision on Rocky Boy Elem
Rocky Boy Elementary School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Hill County, Montana. The district is small, with an enrollment that is almost entirely American Indian or Alaska Native. A small number of Hispanic students make up the remainder of the student body. The district operates two schools: Rocky Boy School, which covers the lower grades, and Rocky Boy 7-8, which serves the middle school years. Because the district does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
State testing data for math and English language arts was suppressed for the most recent year, so a clear picture of academic performance in those subjects is not available. The state also changed its assessment and cut scores, which makes comparisons to prior years unreliable. Science results from the prior year were reported, and they showed a very low proficiency rate. The district's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the bottom quartile among Hill County's districts. A parent may want to ask the school directly about current academic progress and how the district supports student learning.
Chronic absenteeism is a significant concern. The district's rate was well above the midpoint among Hill County's districts, meaning a large share of students miss a substantial number of school days. This is a soft spot that families may want to discuss with the school to understand what supports are in place.
Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, upper half, among the county's districts. The district's two schools are both listed as open. No information was available on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, or English learner status. The district's website was not provided, and a search for recent district changes or strategic priorities turned up little of lasting impact, so those topics are left out rather than guessed.
The district is located in Hill County, Montana, on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. The community context was not provided in the data, so a description of the surrounding area is not available here. Families considering this district will want to contact the district directly for information about academic programs, student supports, and the specific learning environment at each of its two schools.
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