Serving 22 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 37%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Sky School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Browning, MT, covering approximately 2,186 square miles. The zone includes areas that can be as far as 60 miles from the school, with a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes for families living nearby.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Sky School's student population of 22 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
22 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Big Sky School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 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
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
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 #625 out of 696 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 37% 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?
22 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 11:1, which is lower than 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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