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West Yellowstone K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 287 students in West Yellowstone K-12 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 West Yellowstone K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
287 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Yellowstone K-12 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.39
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
4 Students
987 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
110 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
167 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
58%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
27
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
21
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
18
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,774 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,725
$15,183
Spending / Student
$12,774
$15,271
Best West Yellowstone K-12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Yellowstone School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
West Yellowstone 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
West Yellowstone High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 N Geyser
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
(406) 646-7617
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Yellowstone K-12 School District?
West Yellowstone K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 287 students.
What is the rank of West Yellowstone K-12 School District?
West Yellowstone K-12 School District is ranked #173 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Yellowstone K-12 School District?
58% of West Yellowstone K-12 School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Yellowstone K-12 School District?
West Yellowstone K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is West Yellowstone K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,774 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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