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Big Sandy K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 181 students in Big Sandy K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Big Sandy K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
181 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Big Sandy K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
76%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,188 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,094 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,188
$16,573
Showing 2007–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,094
$16,214
Showing 2007–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Big Sandy K-12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 First Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2502
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
F E Miley School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
342 Vernon Ave
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Big Sandy, MT 59520
(406) 378-2406
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District is ranked #251 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy K-12 School District?
76% of Big Sandy K-12 School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Big Sandy K-12 School District?
Big Sandy K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Big Sandy K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,094 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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