Top Rankings
Sun River Valley Elementary 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 178 students in Sun River Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Sun River Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
178 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sun River Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.39
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,044 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
161 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
90%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
28
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
19
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,747 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,657 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,747
$15,183
Spending / Student
$16,657
$15,271
Best Sun River Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Shaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Loop Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Cascade Colony School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
Sun River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 178 students.
What is the rank of Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District is ranked #21 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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 Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
90% of Sun River Valley Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sun River Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,657 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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