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Custer K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 88 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 1% of the student body (majority Black and 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
849 Schools
# Students
88 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
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
0.02
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
87 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
99%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
4
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
4
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
5
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,886 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,023 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,886
$15,257
Spending / Student
$27,023
$15,346
Best Custer K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer 7-8
(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
| 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer High 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
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Custer 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
| 42 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 88 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Custer K-12 Schools School District?
99% of Custer K-12 Schools School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 7:1, 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 $27,023 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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