Serving 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Wise River School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wise River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wise River School's student population of 8 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
8 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Wise River School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%

Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Wise River School?
8 students attend Wise River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wise River School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wise River School?
Wise River School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wise River School offer ?
Wise River School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wise River School part of?
Wise River School is part of Wise River Elementary School District.
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