Top Rankings
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
62 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#80 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%

Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
3%
1%
# White Students
56 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 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:
-
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,081 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,790 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$27,081
$15,263

Spending / Student
$24,790
$15,352

Best Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District is ranked #22 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
90% of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,790 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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