For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 105 students in Custer K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Custer K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
105 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Custer K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 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
#278 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.39
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
99 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
94%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
11
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
3
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
8
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
5
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
11
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,371 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,648 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,371
$15,183
Spending / Student
$22,648
$15,271
Best Custer K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Custer School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Custer K-12 Schools School District?
Custer K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 105 students.
What is the rank of Custer K-12 Schools School District?
Custer K-12 Schools School District is ranked #185 out of 349 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 Custer K-12 Schools School District?
94% of Custer K-12 Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Custer K-12 Schools School District?
Custer K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Custer K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,648 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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