For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 142 students in Alberton K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Alberton K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
142 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Alberton K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#325 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%

Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
131 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
92%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
16
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
8
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,070 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,831 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,070
$15,263

Spending / Student
$18,831
$15,352

Best Alberton K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alberton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #22.
Alberton Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Alberton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District is ranked #333 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
92% of Alberton K-12 Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Alberton K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,831 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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