Serving 24 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Big Sky School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Sky School's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Big Sky School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sky 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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 is Big Sky School's ranking?
Big Sky School is ranked #643 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Big Sky School?
24 students attend Big Sky School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Big Sky School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sky School?
Big Sky School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Sky School offer ?
Big Sky School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Sky School part of?
Big Sky School is part of Browning Elementary School District.
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