Top Rankings
Willow Creek Elementary 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 38 students in Willow Creek Elementary 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 Willow Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
38 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Willow Creek Elementary 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.
Overall District Rank
#165 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.39
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
38 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
100%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
7
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
2
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
4
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
2
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
1
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
Total Revenue
$761,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$702,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$12,780
$17,300
Spending / Student (17-18)
$11,525
$17,245
Best Willow Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Creek 7-8
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Main
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 38 students.
What is the rank of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District is ranked #167 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Creek Elementary School District?
100% of Willow Creek Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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