Top Rankings
Miles City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 957 students in Miles City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Miles City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
957 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Miles City Elementary 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.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
# American Indian Students
55 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
10%
# Asian Students
4 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
857 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
86
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
104
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
98
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,262 in this school district is less 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 $12,386 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,262
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,386
$15,352
Best Miles City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School 6-8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Grades: 3-5
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Garfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District is ranked #275 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miles City Elementary School District?
90% of Miles City Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Miles City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,386 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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