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Big Sandy K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 192 students in Big Sandy K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Big Sandy K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
192 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Big Sandy K-12 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
#184 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
# American Indian Students
21 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
146 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
76%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
16
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
15
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,156 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,974 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,156
$15,263
Spending / Student
$16,974
$15,352
Best Big Sandy K-12 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
F E Miley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Grades: PK-6
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District is ranked #224 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy K-12 School District?
76% of Big Sandy K-12 School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Big Sandy K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,974 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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