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Plentywood K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 371 students in Plentywood K-12 Schools 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 Plentywood K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
833 Schools
# Students
371 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Plentywood K-12 Schools 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.39
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
331 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
89%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
33
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
30
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,482 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $15,271. 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
$15,482
$15,183
Spending / Student
$14,539
$15,271
Best Plentywood K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plentywood 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 7-8
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Plentywood School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Plentywood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plentywood K-12 Schools School District?
Plentywood K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 371 students.
What is the rank of Plentywood K-12 Schools School District?
Plentywood K-12 Schools 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plentywood K-12 Schools School District?
89% of Plentywood K-12 Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plentywood K-12 Schools School District?
Plentywood K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plentywood K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,539 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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