Top Rankings
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 480 students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
480 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#309 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.39
# American Indian Students
256 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
53%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,044 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
177 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
37%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
42
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,510 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,229 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,510
$15,183
Spending / Student
$20,229
$15,271
Best St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
St. Ignatius High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
St. Ignatius Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 480 students.
What is the rank of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District is ranked #310 out of 349 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
53% of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District students are American Indian, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,229 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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