For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 203 students in Bridger K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Bridger K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
203 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bridger K-12 Schools, 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 1992–2014. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,828 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,877 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 65% 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
$21,828
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,877
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bridger K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridger High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
429 West Park Avenue
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3533
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bridger 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Gr: 7-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bridger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bridger K-12 Schools?
Bridger K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 203 students.
What is the rank of Bridger K-12 Schools?
Bridger K-12 Schools is ranked #200 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridger K-12 Schools?
94% of Bridger K-12 Schools students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bridger K-12 Schools?
Bridger K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Bridger K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,877 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 65% over four school years.
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