For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 142 students in Alberton K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Alberton K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
142 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alberton K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,070 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,831 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,070
$15,263
Spending / Student
$18,831
$15,352
Best Alberton K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alberton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Alberton Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Alberton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District is ranked #317 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
92% of Alberton K-12 Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alberton K-12 Schools School District?
Alberton K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Alberton K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,831 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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