Top Rankings
Montana City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 454 students in Montana City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Montana City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
454 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Montana City Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
405 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
89%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
39
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
11,304
# 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 $12,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,520
$15,257

Spending / Student
$11,568
$15,346

Best Montana City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montana City Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Montana City School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montana City Elementary School District?
Montana City Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 454 students.
What is the rank of Montana City Elementary School District?
Montana City Elementary School District is ranked #100 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montana City Elementary School District?
89% of Montana City Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montana City Elementary School District?
Montana City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Montana City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,568 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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