Top Rankings
Plains K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in Plains K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Plains K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
453 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Plains K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.39
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
416 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
92%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
36
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
38
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,424 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,283 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,424
$15,183
Spending / Student
$15,283
$15,271
Best Plains K-12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Plains High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 453 students.
What is the rank of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District is ranked #140 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plains K-12 School District?
92% of Plains K-12 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plains K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,283 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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