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Ophir Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 144 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 15, 2012

I have two children at Ophir School. Upper elementary and middle school. One of my children excels in academics, and the other struggles. However, I feel that the small teacher:student ratio is exactly what they both need. Ophir definitely meets the needs of all learning abilities. The school is fantastic. Myself and my peers feel that the previous review could not be more off base.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2012

The staff at this school is not friendly and cannot work with children with any delay in education. The staff is set in their ways and refuse change with the changing environment in education. Teachers are unwilling to work well and communicate with parents. Teachers negatively discipline and create an good environment with kids. This school and teachers use peer pressure to make kids do what they want. This includes peer editing, behavior monitoring by other children, and punish everyone as a group rather the individual that is creating the problems. Teachers are not qualified to identify children with reading, writing, or math difficulties. The teachers over-rate kids as performing at grade level, when in fact, they are not. My child has been performing two levels under grade level with no improvement so they have given up on my child. This school only caters to gifted and talented kids. Both of my children have above average I.Q. and could handle creative work because they are smart but their disability in writing creates a challenge for this to happen. Also, once the child is identified as having a disability, the teacher wants no part in educating them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 22, 2010

Fantastic school. My family moved to Big Sky because we heard about the school. Involved teachers and an innovative curriculum. Lots of parent involvement and real focus on student achievement
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2008

this is a terrible school because there are strict 'if one person is bad, everyone gets punished' rules. The teachers are unfair, and they let kids get blamed for things they didn't do. There are bullies who are completely evil to other kids, but because they pretend to be nice to the adults, the teachers do nothing about them.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2007

Ophir elementary and middle school is the best school because the teachers give hands on learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2007

I dont go to ophir anymore but i wish i did but my dad moved us to CA but i love all the teachers and all the students.they have so much hands on learning and school afterschool progams.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
73%
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

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
73%
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

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
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

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
27%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
73%
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 Students80%
Female92%
Male67%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic91%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students88%
Female100%
Male75%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic96%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English88%
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 Students63%
Femalen/a
Male72%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic63%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students79%
Femalen/a
Male81%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic79%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%

Science

All Students73%
Femalen/a
Male82%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic73%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic100%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%

Reading

All Students100%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic100%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English100%
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 Students80%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic85%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students93%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic100%
Participates in free/reduced lunchn/a
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
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 90% 84%
Hispanic 9% 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 11%
Black N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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45465 Gallatin Rd
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Phone: (406) 995-4281

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