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Loy School

Public | PK-6 | 363 students

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Posted September 12, 2008

My son's went to k-2 at Loy before we moved. I had great teachers and was able to be involved with the PTA which had a lot of fun programs for the kids. I really liked that they had music and PE instruction. I can't say enough about Ms. Joleen DeRosa! She taught first grade and was AWESOME! My only complaint is that in the winter the kids have to eat in the lunch room with thier cold weather gear on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2007

This school really is great. We moved here from a state that seemed not to care about pushing children to raise their scores resulting in no breaks for the children. This school shows that they can give their children more than one recess a day, which our old school gave one a week. There seemed to be a lot more children on meds at the old school. Loy gives the children breaks and yet they are ahead of MANY other states in the US. My child is ahead of her peers in other areas of the US. Mr. Jaques is a teacher that comes to mind when I am expressing how much the teachers there care. He is an exceptional teacher that respects his children in class and in return they respect him and would do anything for him. I have not met one child or parent that has not been
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Posted April 25, 2006

We love this school. We recently left Loy and moved to Florida. My daughter was ahead of the kids at her new school thanks to the great education at Loy.
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Posted March 16, 2006

My son went to Loy for Kindergarden and I cannot say enough good things about the school. His teacher, Mrs Teasley was awesome as well as the principal, Mrs Lacey. They have a fabulous curicculum. Before Christmas my son was reading and Loving it! The children also have PE and music class during their week. They have assemblys for parents for holidays which I also loved ... the kids in costumes they made singing songs, etc. Lots of school spirit and enthusiasm by students and staff. Again, I can not say enough about the quality of the education student are receiving at Loy along with the fun the kids are having in the process.
—Submitted by 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

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
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

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
86%
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

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
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

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
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 Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic79%
Participates in free/reduced lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male83%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic91%
Participates in free/reduced lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
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 Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic94%
Participates in free/reduced lunch85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant87%

Reading

All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic94%
Participates in free/reduced lunch90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%

Science

All Students77%
Female80%
Male73%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic80%
Participates in free/reduced lunch70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students75%
Female72%
Male77%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic76%
Participates in free/reduced lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic93%
Participates in free/reduced lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%
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%
Female81%
Male78%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic81%
Participates in free/reduced lunch79%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Asian Americann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White, Non-Hispanic94%
Participates in free/reduced lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 75% 84%
Hispanic 9% 3%
Black 8% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 4% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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501 57th St North
Great Falls, MT 59401
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Phone: (406) 268-6885

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