City-data.com school rating (using weighted 2010 test average as compared to other schools in Montana) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is
57.
417 East Sixth Street
Laurel, MT 59044
County: Yellowstone
Grade span: Prekindergarten - 5th Grade
Phone: (406) 628-6916 (make sure to verify first before calling)
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Fred W Graff School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:| Montana: | 55 |
| Yellowstone County: | 57 |
| Laurel: | 60 |
| Fred W Graff School: | 57 |
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Enrollment in Fred W Graff School
2006 Student Enrollment: 463
Prekindergarten Enrollment: 21
1st Grade Enrollment: 64
2nd Grade Enrollment: 56
3rd Grade Enrollment: 59
4th Grade Enrollment: 70
5th Grade Enrollment: 56
Prekindergarten Enrollment (%): 4.5%
| Here: | 4.5% |
| State average from 53 schools: | 6.3% |
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 13.8%
| This school: | 13.8% |
| State average from 331 schools: | 15.6% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 12.1%
| Here: | 12.1% |
| State average from 339 schools: | 15.6% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 12.7%
| This school: | 12.7% |
| State average from 327 schools: | 15.5% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 15.1%
| This school: | 15.1% |
| State average from 332 schools: | 16.1% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 12.1%
| Here: | 12.1% |
| State average from 336 schools: | 16.6% |
Female Enrollment (%): 43.8%
| This school: | 43.8% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 47.7% |
Male Enrollment (%): 56.2%
| Here: | 56.2% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 52.3% |
White Enrollment (%): 96.1%
| Here: | 96.1% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 85.4% |
Black Enrollment (%): 0.20%
| Here: | 0.20% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 0.65% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 1.9%
| Here: | 1.9% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 1.9% |
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 0.70%
| Here: | 0.70% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 0.91% |
Native American Enrollment (%): 1.1%
| Here: | 1.1% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 11.3% |
Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 25.9%
| Here: | 25.9% |
| State average from 748 schools: | 36.7% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 19.0
| Here: | 19.0 |
| State average from 748 schools: | 11.6 |
Genders in Fred W Graff School
Grades in Fred W Graff School
Races in Fred W Graff School
2005 Student Enrollment: 452
Prekindergarten Enrollment: 19
1st Grade Enrollment: 54
2nd Grade Enrollment: 62
3rd Grade Enrollment: 62
4th Grade Enrollment: 56
5th Grade Enrollment: 66
Prekindergarten Enrollment (%): 4.2%
| Here: | 4.2% |
| State average from 50 schools: | 6.0% |
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 335 schools: | 15.9% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 13.7%
| Here: | 13.7% |
| State average from 331 schools: | 15.1% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 13.7%
| Here: | 13.7% |
| State average from 336 schools: | 16.1% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 12.4%
| This school: | 12.4% |
| State average from 339 schools: | 15.7% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 14.6%
| Here: | 14.6% |
| State average from 341 schools: | 16.9% |
Female Enrollment (%): 42.5%
| Here: | 42.5% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 48.1% |
Male Enrollment (%): 57.5%
| Here: | 57.5% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 51.9% |
White Enrollment (%): 96.2%
| Here: | 96.2% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 85.6% |
Black Enrollment (%): 0.20%
| Here: | 0.20% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 0.62% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.2%
| Fred W Graff School: | 2.2% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 1.8% |
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 0.40%
| Here: | 0.40% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 0.82% |
Native American Enrollment (%): 0.9%
| This school: | 0.9% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 11.3% |
Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 31.9%
| Here: | 31.9% |
| State average from 749 schools: | 36.6% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 18.5
| This school: | 18.5 |
| State average from 749 schools: | 12.0 |
Genders in Fred W Graff School
Grades in Fred W Graff School
Races in Fred W Graff School
2004 Student Enrollment: 435
Prekindergarten Enrollment: 23
1st Grade Enrollment: 57
2nd Grade Enrollment: 61
3rd Grade Enrollment: 60
4th Grade Enrollment: 68
5th Grade Enrollment: 54
Prekindergarten Enrollment (%): 5.3%
| Here: | 5.3% |
| State average from 47 schools: | 4.4% |
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 13.1%
| Here: | 13.1% |
| State average from 331 schools: | 15.0% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 14.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 14.0% |
| State average from 333 schools: | 16.1% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 13.8%
| Here: | 13.8% |
| State average from 337 schools: | 15.5% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 15.6%
| Here: | 15.6% |
| State average from 338 schools: | 15.8% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 12.4%
| Fred W Graff School: | 12.4% |
| State average from 324 schools: | 16.9% |
Female Enrollment (%): 45.5%
| Here: | 45.5% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 48.2% |
Male Enrollment (%): 54.5%
| Here: | 54.5% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 51.8% |
White Enrollment (%): 96.3%
| Here: | 96.3% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 86.1% |
Hispanic Enrollment (%): 2.1%
| Here: | 2.1% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 1.5% |
Asian / Pacific Islander Enrollment (%): 0.50%
| Here: | 0.50% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 0.75% |
Native American Enrollment (%): 1.2%
| Here: | 1.2% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 11.2% |
Economically Disadvantaged Enrollment (%): 29.4%
| This school: | 29.4% |
| State average from 746 schools: | 35.8% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 18.9
| This school: | 18.9 |
| State average from 746 schools: | 12.1 |
Genders in Fred W Graff School
Grades in Fred W Graff School
Races in Fred W Graff School
2003 Student Enrollment: 391
1st Grade Enrollment: 66
2nd Grade Enrollment: 61
3rd Grade Enrollment: 61
4th Grade Enrollment: 67
5th Grade Enrollment: 52
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 16.9%
| Here: | 16.9% |
| State average from 332 schools: | 15.8% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 15.6%
| Here: | 15.6% |
| State average from 334 schools: | 15.5% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 15.6%
| Fred W Graff School: | 15.6% |
| State average from 340 schools: | 15.8% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 17.1%
| Fred W Graff School: | 17.1% |
| State average from 329 schools: | 16.2% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 13.3%
| Here: | 13.3% |
| State average from 326 schools: | 17.4% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 17.0
| Here: | 17.0 |
| State average from 743 schools: | 12.2 |
Grades in Fred W Graff School
2002 Student Enrollment: 357
1st Grade Enrollment: 58
2nd Grade Enrollment: 58
3rd Grade Enrollment: 65
4th Grade Enrollment: 54
5th Grade Enrollment: 51
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 16.3%
| Here: | 16.3% |
| State average from 330 schools: | 15.3% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 16.3%
| Fred W Graff School: | 16.3% |
| State average from 330 schools: | 15.4% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 18.2%
| Here: | 18.2% |
| State average from 336 schools: | 15.9% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 15.1%
| Fred W Graff School: | 15.1% |
| State average from 328 schools: | 16.5% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 14.3%
| Here: | 14.3% |
| State average from 318 schools: | 16.8% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 16.4
| Fred W Graff School: | 16.4 |
| State average from 745 schools: | 12.3 |
Grades in Fred W Graff School
2001 Student Enrollment: 308
1st Grade Enrollment: 46
2nd Grade Enrollment: 46
3rd Grade Enrollment: 49
4th Grade Enrollment: 51
5th Grade Enrollment: 70
1st Grade Enrollment (%): 14.9%
| Here: | 14.9% |
| State average from 333 schools: | 15.4% |
2nd Grade Enrollment (%): 14.9%
| Here: | 14.9% |
| State average from 334 schools: | 15.4% |
3rd Grade Enrollment (%): 15.9%
| Here: | 15.9% |
| State average from 328 schools: | 16.0% |
4th Grade Enrollment (%): 16.6%
| Here: | 16.6% |
| State average from 320 schools: | 15.6% |
5th Grade Enrollment (%): 22.7%
| Here: | 22.7% |
| State average from 325 schools: | 16.7% |
Student Teacher Ratio: 17.9
| This school: | 17.9 |
| State average from 738 schools: | 12.6 |
Grades in Fred W Graff School
RaMP Results in Fred W Graff School
2005 RaMP Statistics - Math:
Overall Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| Here: | 43.1% |
| State average from 484 schools: | 56.3% |
Female Proficiency (%): 16.7%
| Here: | 16.7% |
| State average from 348 schools: | 56.0% |
Male Proficiency (%): 61.8%
| Here: | 61.8% |
| State average from 367 schools: | 57.8% |
White Proficiency (%): 46.3%
| Here: | 46.3% |
| State average from 440 schools: | 60.7% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 42.1%
| Here: | 42.1% |
| State average from 263 schools: | 45.5% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 43.6%
| Here: | 43.6% |
| State average from 394 schools: | 63.0% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| This school: | 43.1% |
| State average from 471 schools: | 58.2% |
Migrant Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| Fred W Graff School: | 43.1% |
| State average from 484 schools: | 56.4% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 44.6%
| This school: | 44.6% |
| State average from 467 schools: | 60.6% |
2005 RaMP Statistics - Reading:
Overall Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Here: | 70.7% |
| State average from 489 schools: | 66.7% |
Female Proficiency (%): 70.8%
| Here: | 70.8% |
| State average from 349 schools: | 74.0% |
Male Proficiency (%): 70.6%
| Here: | 70.6% |
| State average from 372 schools: | 61.1% |
White Proficiency (%): 72.2%
| Here: | 72.2% |
| State average from 442 schools: | 71.2% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 68.4%
| Here: | 68.4% |
| State average from 267 schools: | 56.2% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 71.8%
| This school: | 71.8% |
| State average from 395 schools: | 72.5% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Fred W Graff School: | 70.7% |
| State average from 474 schools: | 68.7% |
Migrant Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Fred W Graff School: | 70.7% |
| State average from 489 schools: | 66.7% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 71.4%
| Here: | 71.4% |
| State average from 471 schools: | 72.2% |
2004 RaMP Statistics - Math:
Overall Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| Here: | 34.3% |
| State average from 483 schools: | 54.1% |
Female Proficiency (%): 30.3%
| Here: | 30.3% |
| State average from 346 schools: | 53.7% |
Male Proficiency (%): 38.2%
| Here: | 38.2% |
| State average from 358 schools: | 53.4% |
White Proficiency (%): 37.1%
| Here: | 37.1% |
| State average from 441 schools: | 58.6% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 13.6%
| Here: | 13.6% |
| State average from 282 schools: | 41.0% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 44.4%
| Here: | 44.4% |
| State average from 395 schools: | 61.3% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| Here: | 34.3% |
| State average from 477 schools: | 55.2% |
Migrant Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| This school: | 34.3% |
| State average from 481 schools: | 54.1% |
Students with Disabilities Proficiency (%): 7.1%
| Here: | 7.1% |
| State average from 93 schools: | 22.1% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 41.5%
| This school: | 41.5% |
| State average from 458 schools: | 58.4% |
2004 RaMP Statistics - Reading:
Overall Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| Here: | 70.2% |
| State average from 485 schools: | 60.2% |
Female Proficiency (%): 72.7%
| This school: | 72.7% |
| State average from 350 schools: | 65.5% |
Male Proficiency (%): 67.7%
| Here: | 67.7% |
| State average from 360 schools: | 55.6% |
White Proficiency (%): 71.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 71.0% |
| State average from 442 schools: | 64.5% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 54.6%
| Here: | 54.6% |
| State average from 281 schools: | 47.0% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 77.8%
| Fred W Graff School: | 77.8% |
| State average from 395 schools: | 68.5% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| Here: | 70.2% |
| State average from 479 schools: | 61.5% |
Migrant Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| This school: | 70.2% |
| State average from 483 schools: | 60.3% |
Students with Disabilities Proficiency (%): 28.6%
| This school: | 28.6% |
| State average from 95 schools: | 24.2% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 81.1%
| Here: | 81.1% |
| State average from 461 schools: | 65.2% |
2005 Student Performance State Test Statistics - Math ( 4th Grade):
Total Tested: 58
Female Tested: 24
Male Tested: 34
White Tested: 54
Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 19
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 39
Non-Limited English Proficiency Tested: 58
Non-Migrant Tested: 58
Students without Disabilities Tested: 56
Overall Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| Here: | 43.1% |
| State average from 193 schools: | 53.9% |
Female Proficiency (%): 16.7%
| This school: | 16.7% |
| State average from 138 schools: | 53.5% |
Male Proficiency (%): 61.8%
| Fred W Graff School: | 61.8% |
| State average from 149 schools: | 56.4% |
White Proficiency (%): 46.3%
| Here: | 46.3% |
| State average from 177 schools: | 57.4% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 42.1%
| This school: | 42.1% |
| State average from 112 schools: | 44.5% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 43.6%
| Here: | 43.6% |
| State average from 156 schools: | 61.1% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| Fred W Graff School: | 43.1% |
| State average from 187 schools: | 55.3% |
Non-Migrant Proficiency (%): 43.1%
| Here: | 43.1% |
| State average from 193 schools: | 53.9% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 44.6%
| Fred W Graff School: | 44.6% |
| State average from 187 schools: | 57.5% |
2005 Student Performance State Test Statistics - Reading ( 4th Grade):
Total Tested: 58
Female Tested: 24
Male Tested: 34
White Tested: 54
Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 19
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 39
Non-Limited English Proficiency Tested: 58
Non-Migrant Tested: 58
Students without Disabilities Tested: 56
Overall Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Here: | 70.7% |
| State average from 194 schools: | 74.0% |
Female Proficiency (%): 70.8%
| Here: | 70.8% |
| State average from 138 schools: | 78.9% |
Male Proficiency (%): 70.6%
| Fred W Graff School: | 70.6% |
| State average from 151 schools: | 69.9% |
White Proficiency (%): 72.2%
| This school: | 72.2% |
| State average from 177 schools: | 77.4% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 68.4%
| Here: | 68.4% |
| State average from 112 schools: | 64.1% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 71.8%
| Here: | 71.8% |
| State average from 155 schools: | 80.2% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Here: | 70.7% |
| State average from 187 schools: | 75.7% |
Non-Migrant Proficiency (%): 70.7%
| Here: | 70.7% |
| State average from 194 schools: | 73.9% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 71.4%
| Here: | 71.4% |
| State average from 189 schools: | 78.8% |
2004 Student Performance State Test Statistics - Math ( 4th Grade):
Total Tested: 67
Female Tested: 33
Male Tested: 34
White Tested: 62
Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 22
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 45
Non-Limited English Proficiency Tested: 67
Non-Migrant Tested: 67
Students with Disabilities Tested: 14
Students without Disabilities Tested: 53
Overall Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| This school: | 34.3% |
| State average from 184 schools: | 44.5% |
Female Proficiency (%): 30.3%
| Fred W Graff School: | 30.3% |
| State average from 134 schools: | 43.0% |
Male Proficiency (%): 38.2%
| Here: | 38.2% |
| State average from 140 schools: | 44.9% |
White Proficiency (%): 37.1%
| This school: | 37.1% |
| State average from 168 schools: | 47.9% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 13.6%
| Fred W Graff School: | 13.6% |
| State average from 106 schools: | 32.9% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 44.4%
| Here: | 44.4% |
| State average from 152 schools: | 51.1% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| This school: | 34.3% |
| State average from 183 schools: | 45.1% |
Non-Migrant Proficiency (%): 34.3%
| Here: | 34.3% |
| State average from 183 schools: | 44.3% |
Students with Disabilities Proficiency (%): 7.1%
| This school: | 7.1% |
| State average from 29 schools: | 22.0% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 41.5%
| Here: | 41.5% |
| State average from 173 schools: | 47.7% |
2004 Student Performance State Test Statistics - Reading ( 4th Grade):
Total Tested: 67
Female Tested: 33
Male Tested: 34
White Tested: 62
Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 22
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Tested: 45
Non-Limited English Proficiency Tested: 67
Non-Migrant Tested: 67
Students with Disabilities Tested: 14
Students without Disabilities Tested: 53
Overall Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| Here: | 70.2% |
| State average from 186 schools: | 64.3% |
Female Proficiency (%): 72.7%
| Here: | 72.7% |
| State average from 137 schools: | 66.9% |
Male Proficiency (%): 67.7%
| This school: | 67.7% |
| State average from 141 schools: | 62.5% |
White Proficiency (%): 71.0%
| Here: | 71.0% |
| State average from 169 schools: | 68.2% |
Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 54.6%
| Here: | 54.6% |
| State average from 105 schools: | 52.7% |
Non-Economically Disadvantaged Proficiency (%): 77.8%
| Here: | 77.8% |
| State average from 152 schools: | 73.1% |
Non-Limited English Proficiency Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| Here: | 70.2% |
| State average from 185 schools: | 65.3% |
Non-Migrant Proficiency (%): 70.2%
| Here: | 70.2% |
| State average from 185 schools: | 64.3% |
Students with Disabilities Proficiency (%): 28.6%
| This school: | 28.6% |
| State average from 31 schools: | 34.0% |
Students without Disabilities Proficiency (%): 81.1%
| Here: | 81.1% |
| State average from 176 schools: | 69.3% |
Montana Statewide Test Results in Fred W Graff School
2006 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 51
Novice Count: 6
Nearing Proficiency Count: 4
Proficient Count: 32
Advanced Count: 9
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 493 schools: | 13.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 8.0%
| Here: | 8.0% |
| State average from 493 schools: | 13.0% |
Proficient (%): 63.0%
| Here: | 63.0% |
| State average from 493 schools: | 55.7% |
Advanced (%): 18.0%
| Here: | 18.0% |
| State average from 493 schools: | 18.2% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 81.0%
| Here: | 81.0% |
| State average from 493 schools: | 73.9% |
2006 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 52
Novice Count: 3
Nearing Proficiency Count: 6
Proficient Count: 33
Advanced Count: 10
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 6.0%
| Here: | 6.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 12.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 13.5% |
Proficient (%): 63.0%
| Here: | 63.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 56.9% |
Advanced (%): 19.0%
| Here: | 19.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 17.5% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 82.0%
| Here: | 82.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 74.4% |
2006 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 52
Novice Count: 1
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 37
Advanced Count: 7
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 2.0%
| Here: | 2.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 11.3% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 12.0% |
Proficient (%): 71.0%
| Here: | 71.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 59.6% |
Advanced (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 17.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 84.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 84.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 76.8% |
2006 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 51
Novice Count: 5
Nearing Proficiency Count: 11
Proficient Count: 32
Advanced Count: 3
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 10.0%
| Here: | 10.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 14.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 22.0%
| Here: | 22.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 15.5% |
Proficient (%): 63.0%
| Here: | 63.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 56.4% |
Advanced (%): 6.0%
| Here: | 6.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 14.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 69.0%
| Here: | 69.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 70.3% |
2006 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 52
Novice Count: 4
Nearing Proficiency Count: 9
Proficient Count: 31
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 8.0%
| Here: | 8.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 12.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 17.0%
| This school: | 17.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 13.8% |
Proficient (%): 60.0%
| Here: | 60.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 57.9% |
Advanced (%): 15.0%
| Here: | 15.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 16.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 75.0%
| Here: | 75.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 74.0% |
2005 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 67
Novice Count: 6
Nearing Proficiency Count: 6
Proficient Count: 47
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 9.0%
| This school: | 9.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 11.9% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 9.0%
| Here: | 9.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 13.0% |
Proficient (%): 70.0%
| This school: | 70.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 56.4% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| This school: | 12.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 18.7% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 82.0%
| Here: | 82.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 75.1% |
2005 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 67
Novice Count: 6
Nearing Proficiency Count: 6
Proficient Count: 47
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 9.0%
| This school: | 9.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 11.4% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 9.0%
| This school: | 9.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 12.8% |
Proficient (%): 70.0%
| Here: | 70.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 57.7% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 18.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 82.0%
| Here: | 82.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 75.8% |
2005 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 67
Novice Count: 8
Nearing Proficiency Count: 11
Proficient Count: 44
Advanced Count: 4
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 12.0%
| This school: | 12.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 9.9% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 16.0%
| This school: | 16.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 11.3% |
Proficient (%): 66.0%
| Here: | 66.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 61.2% |
Advanced (%): 6.0%
| Here: | 6.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 17.7% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 72.0%
| Here: | 72.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 78.9% |
2005 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 67
Novice Count: 7
Nearing Proficiency Count: 12
Proficient Count: 44
Advanced Count: 4
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 10.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 10.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 12.3% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 18.0%
| Here: | 18.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 15.7% |
Proficient (%): 66.0%
| Here: | 66.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 57.1% |
Advanced (%): 6.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 6.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 15.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 72.0%
| This school: | 72.0% |
| State average from 494 schools: | 72.1% |
2005 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 67
Novice Count: 4
Nearing Proficiency Count: 10
Proficient Count: 47
Advanced Count: 6
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 6.0%
| Here: | 6.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 10.1% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 15.0%
| Here: | 15.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 13.5% |
Proficient (%): 70.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 70.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 60.2% |
Advanced (%): 9.0%
| Here: | 9.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 16.2% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 79.0%
| Here: | 79.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 76.4% |
2004 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 58
Novice Count: 5
Nearing Proficiency Count: 12
Proficient Count: 32
Advanced Count: 9
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 9.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 9.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 12.4% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 21.0%
| Here: | 21.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 13.0% |
Proficient (%): 55.0%
| Here: | 55.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 57.0% |
Advanced (%): 16.0%
| Here: | 16.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 17.6% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 71.0%
| This school: | 71.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 74.7% |
2004 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 58
Novice Count: 5
Nearing Proficiency Count: 10
Proficient Count: 33
Advanced Count: 10
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 9.0%
| Here: | 9.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 11.9% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 17.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 17.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 13.3% |
Proficient (%): 57.0%
| Here: | 57.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 56.9% |
Advanced (%): 17.0%
| Here: | 17.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 18.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 74.0%
| Here: | 74.0% |
| State average from 492 schools: | 74.9% |
2004 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 58
Novice Count: 5
Nearing Proficiency Count: 14
Proficient Count: 30
Advanced Count: 9
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 9.0%
| Here: | 9.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 10.3% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 24.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 24.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 11.9% |
Proficient (%): 52.0%
| This school: | 52.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 60.6% |
Advanced (%): 16.0%
| This school: | 16.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 17.3% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 68.0%
| Here: | 68.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 77.8% |
2004 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 58
Novice Count: 11
Nearing Proficiency Count: 9
Proficient Count: 30
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 19.0%
| Here: | 19.0% |
| State average from 496 schools: | 12.6% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 16.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 16.0% |
| State average from 496 schools: | 15.6% |
Proficient (%): 52.0%
| Here: | 52.0% |
| State average from 496 schools: | 56.9% |
Advanced (%): 14.0%
| Here: | 14.0% |
| State average from 496 schools: | 15.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 66.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 66.0% |
| State average from 496 schools: | 71.9% |
2004 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 58
Novice Count: 4
Nearing Proficiency Count: 11
Proficient Count: 35
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 7.0%
| Here: | 7.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 10.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 19.0%
| Here: | 19.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 13.7% |
Proficient (%): 60.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 60.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 59.1% |
Advanced (%): 14.0%
| Here: | 14.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 16.5% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 74.0%
| Here: | 74.0% |
| State average from 495 schools: | 75.7% |
2003 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 64
Novice Count: 8
Nearing Proficiency Count: 10
Proficient Count: 41
Advanced Count: 5
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 512 schools: | 12.4% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 16.0%
| This school: | 16.0% |
| State average from 512 schools: | 13.9% |
Proficient (%): 64.0%
| Here: | 64.0% |
| State average from 512 schools: | 57.9% |
Advanced (%): 8.0%
| This school: | 8.0% |
| State average from 512 schools: | 15.9% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 72.0%
| Here: | 72.0% |
| State average from 512 schools: | 73.8% |
2003 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 56
Novice Count: 4
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 35
Advanced Count: 10
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 7.0%
| Here: | 7.0% |
| State average from 511 schools: | 10.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 511 schools: | 13.6% |
Proficient (%): 63.0%
| Here: | 63.0% |
| State average from 511 schools: | 57.6% |
Advanced (%): 18.0%
| Here: | 18.0% |
| State average from 511 schools: | 18.2% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 81.0%
| Here: | 81.0% |
| State average from 511 schools: | 75.7% |
2003 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 65
Novice Count: 4
Nearing Proficiency Count: 3
Proficient Count: 47
Advanced Count: 11
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 6.0%
| This school: | 6.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 8.4% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 5.0%
| Here: | 5.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 10.6% |
Proficient (%): 72.0%
| Here: | 72.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 61.1% |
Advanced (%): 17.0%
| Here: | 17.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 20.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 89.0%
| Here: | 89.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 81.1% |
2003 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 65
Novice Count: 9
Nearing Proficiency Count: 10
Proficient Count: 38
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 14.0%
| Here: | 14.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 10.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 15.0%
| Here: | 15.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 14.7% |
Proficient (%): 58.0%
| This school: | 58.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 58.5% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 16.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 70.0%
| This school: | 70.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 74.6% |
2003 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 65
Novice Count: 3
Nearing Proficiency Count: 13
Proficient Count: 41
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 5.0%
| Here: | 5.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 9.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 20.0%
| Here: | 20.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 13.5% |
Proficient (%): 63.0%
| Here: | 63.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 58.8% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 18.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 75.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 75.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 76.9% |
2002 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 66
Novice Count: 10
Nearing Proficiency Count: 16
Proficient Count: 36
Advanced Count: 4
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 15.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 15.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 13.5% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 24.0%
| Here: | 24.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 13.6% |
Proficient (%): 55.0%
| Here: | 55.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 57.5% |
Advanced (%): 6.0%
| Here: | 6.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 15.4% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 61.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 61.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 72.9% |
2002 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 59
Novice Count: 5
Nearing Proficiency Count: 12
Proficient Count: 35
Advanced Count: 7
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 8.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 8.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 11.5% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 20.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 20.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 14.1% |
Proficient (%): 59.0%
| This school: | 59.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 57.1% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 17.4% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 71.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 71.0% |
| State average from 513 schools: | 74.5% |
2002 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 66
Novice Count: 3
Nearing Proficiency Count: 8
Proficient Count: 46
Advanced Count: 9
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 5.0%
| Here: | 5.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 9.8% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 11.0% |
Proficient (%): 70.0%
| Here: | 70.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 60.0% |
Advanced (%): 14.0%
| This school: | 14.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 19.3% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 84.0%
| This school: | 84.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 79.3% |
2002 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 66
Novice Count: 7
Nearing Proficiency Count: 24
Proficient Count: 30
Advanced Count: 5
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 11.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 11.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 12.0% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 36.0%
| Here: | 36.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 15.6% |
Proficient (%): 45.0%
| Here: | 45.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 57.2% |
Advanced (%): 8.0%
| Here: | 8.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 15.2% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 53.0%
| Here: | 53.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 72.4% |
2002 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 66
Novice Count: 13
Nearing Proficiency Count: 11
Proficient Count: 34
Advanced Count: 8
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 20.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 20.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 10.5% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 17.0%
| This school: | 17.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 13.3% |
Proficient (%): 52.0%
| Here: | 52.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 58.5% |
Advanced (%): 12.0%
| Here: | 12.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 17.8% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 64.0%
| Here: | 64.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 76.3% |
2001 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 53
Novice Count: 13
Nearing Proficiency Count: 11
Proficient Count: 25
Advanced Count: 4
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 25.0%
| Here: | 25.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 14.8% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 21.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 21.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 14.4% |
Proficient (%): 47.0%
| Here: | 47.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 56.2% |
Advanced (%): 8.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 8.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 14.7% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 55.0%
| Here: | 55.0% |
| State average from 514 schools: | 70.9% |
2001 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 52
Novice Count: 6
Nearing Proficiency Count: 9
Proficient Count: 30
Advanced Count: 7
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 12.0%
| This school: | 12.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 11.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 17.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 17.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 14.2% |
Proficient (%): 58.0%
| Here: | 58.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 57.3% |
Advanced (%): 13.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 13.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 16.8% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 71.0%
| Here: | 71.0% |
| State average from 516 schools: | 74.1% |
2001 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 53
Novice Count: 7
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 33
Advanced Count: 6
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 13.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 13.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 10.0% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 13.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 13.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 10.8% |
Proficient (%): 62.0%
| Here: | 62.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 59.9% |
Advanced (%): 11.0%
| Here: | 11.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 19.3% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 73.0%
| Here: | 73.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 79.2% |
2001 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 53
Novice Count: 14
Nearing Proficiency Count: 8
Proficient Count: 24
Advanced Count: 7
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 26.0%
| Here: | 26.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 12.6% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 15.0%
| Here: | 15.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 15.2% |
Proficient (%): 45.0%
| Here: | 45.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 57.7% |
Advanced (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 14.7% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 58.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 58.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 72.3% |
2001 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 53
Novice Count: 11
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 29
Advanced Count: 6
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 21.0%
| Here: | 21.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 10.9% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 13.0%
| This school: | 13.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 13.5% |
Proficient (%): 55.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 55.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 57.5% |
Advanced (%): 11.0%
| Here: | 11.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 18.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 66.0%
| Here: | 66.0% |
| State average from 515 schools: | 75.6% |
2000 Montana Statewide Test Results - Math:
Students Tested: 46
Novice Count: 8
Nearing Proficiency Count: 10
Proficient Count: 25
Advanced Count: 3
State Test Math Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Math Results - Montana
Novice (%): 17.0%
| Here: | 17.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 14.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 22.0%
| This school: | 22.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 13.4% |
Proficient (%): 54.0%
| Here: | 54.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 57.0% |
Advanced (%): 7.0%
| Here: | 7.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 15.6% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 61.0%
| This school: | 61.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 72.5% |
2000 Montana Statewide Test Results - Reading:
Students Tested: 46
Novice Count: 9
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 24
Advanced Count: 6
State Test Reading Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Reading Results - Montana
Novice (%): 20.0%
| Here: | 20.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 11.6% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 15.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 15.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 12.4% |
Proficient (%): 52.0%
| Here: | 52.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 58.0% |
Advanced (%): 13.0%
| Here: | 13.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 18.1% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 65.0%
| Here: | 65.0% |
| State average from 521 schools: | 76.1% |
2000 Montana Statewide Test Results - Science:
Students Tested: 46
Novice Count: 7
Nearing Proficiency Count: 6
Proficient Count: 26
Advanced Count: 7
State Test Science Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Science Results - Montana
Novice (%): 15.0%
| Here: | 15.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 9.2% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 13.0%
| This school: | 13.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 10.4% |
Proficient (%): 57.0%
| Here: | 57.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 61.0% |
Advanced (%): 15.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 15.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 19.4% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 72.0%
| This school: | 72.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 80.4% |
2000 Montana Statewide Test Results - Language Arts:
Students Tested: 46
Novice Count: 11
Nearing Proficiency Count: 13
Proficient Count: 20
Advanced Count: 2
State Test Language Arts Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Language Arts Results - Montana
Novice (%): 24.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 24.0% |
| State average from 522 schools: | 11.7% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 28.0%
| Fred W Graff School: | 28.0% |
| State average from 522 schools: | 14.4% |
Proficient (%): 43.0%
| This school: | 43.0% |
| State average from 522 schools: | 58.8% |
Advanced (%): 4.0%
| Here: | 4.0% |
| State average from 522 schools: | 15.2% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 47.0%
| Here: | 47.0% |
| State average from 522 schools: | 74.0% |
2000 Montana Statewide Test Results - Social Studies:
Students Tested: 46
Novice Count: 12
Nearing Proficiency Count: 7
Proficient Count: 22
Advanced Count: 5
State Test Social Studies Results - Fred W Graff School
State Test Social Studies Results - Montana
Novice (%): 26.0%
| Here: | 26.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 10.5% |
Nearing Proficiency (%): 15.0%
| This school: | 15.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 13.3% |
Proficient (%): 48.0%
| Here: | 48.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 56.3% |
Advanced (%): 11.0%
| This school: | 11.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 20.0% |
Proficient and Advanced (%): 59.0%
| Here: | 59.0% |
| State average from 523 schools: | 76.3% |
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