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Townsend K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 706 students in Townsend K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Townsend K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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
706 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Townsend 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
#179 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.39
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
628 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
30 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
69
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
63
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,136 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,278
$15,183
Spending / Student
$18,136
$15,271
Best Townsend K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Townsend 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Grades: 7-8
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Cecelia Hazelton School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Broadwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Townsend K-12 Schools School District?
Townsend K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 706 students.
What is the rank of Townsend K-12 Schools School District?
Townsend K-12 Schools School District is ranked #176 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Townsend K-12 Schools School District?
89% of Townsend K-12 Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Townsend K-12 Schools School District?
Townsend K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Townsend K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,136 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 52% over four school years.
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