Top Rankings
Ryegate K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 63 students in Ryegate K-12 Schools 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 Ryegate K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
63 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Ryegate K-12 Schools 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
#320 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
60 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
95%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
5
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
5
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
2
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
5
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
2
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,651 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,619 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,651
$15,263

Spending / Student
$23,619
$15,352

Best Ryegate K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ryegate 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Ryegate High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 2nd Avenue West
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ryegate K-12 Schools School District?
Ryegate K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 63 students.
What is the rank of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District?
Ryegate K-12 Schools School District is ranked #277 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ryegate K-12 Schools School District?
95% of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ryegate K-12 Schools School District?
Ryegate K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ryegate K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,619 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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