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Poly Drive School

Public | PK-6 | 321 students

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Posted October 12, 2010

My grandchildren attend Poly Drive and the school sponsors many activities.


Posted October 9, 2005

This is one FANTASTIC school. It is very well run and the principal exemplifies the kind of behavior she expects to see from her students. The academia is broad and thorough, with tutors readily available. The art program doesn't begin for the students until 3rd grade. They have art, but it's taught by their classroom teacher. Students have had their artwork showcased at several business around Billings. They have a vibrant music teacher who is involved with local theater/symphonic groups. Other activities include, Science Club, Choir, Band, Chess Club, PTA functions, and school-wide events. Parental involvment is the highest I've seen at the elementary school level. This is the third school my child's gone to (we're a military family) and it's going to be a tough one to beat.
—Submitted by M Scott, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students75%
Female84%
Male67%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic81%
Participates in free/reduced lunch40%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students86%
Female89%
Male83%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic94%
Participates in free/reduced lunch60%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male85%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic85%
Participates in free/reduced lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students90%
Female85%
Male94%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic90%
Participates in free/reduced lunch82%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%

Science

All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic85%
Participates in free/reduced lunch73%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students76%
Female72%
Male82%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic80%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%

Reading

All Students89%
Female84%
Male96%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic92%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

Math

All Students90%
Female84%
Male93%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic89%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%

Reading

All Students97%
Female100%
Male96%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic97%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Montana used the Criterion-Referenced Test (CRT) to assess students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in reading and math and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Montana. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Montana Office of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Montana's state standards

Source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 84%
American Indian/Alaska Native 9% 11%
Black 2% 1%
Hispanic 2% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2410 Poly Dr
Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (406) 281-6217

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