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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 427 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 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
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
427 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Plains K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 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
0.20
0.40
# American Indian Students
10 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
382 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
27
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,213 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,302
$15,263
Spending / Student
$16,213
$15,352
Best Plains K-12 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary 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
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
(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
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Plains High 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
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 427 students.
What is the rank of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District is ranked #138 out of 347 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?
90% of Plains K-12 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower 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 $16,213 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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