Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nashua School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashua School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nashua School's student population of 49 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Nashua School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashua School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
18%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
76%
76%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nashua K-12 Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashua School's ranking?
Nashua School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Nashua School?
49 students attend Nashua School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Nashua School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nashua School?
Nashua School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nashua School offer ?
Nashua School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nashua School part of?
Nashua School is part of Nashua K-12 Schools.
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