For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 225 students in Centerville Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Centerville Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
225 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Centerville Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,138 is less than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,471
$15,507
Spending / Student
$12,138
$15,598
Best Centerville Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grass Land Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Eden Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5322
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Centerville 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Centerville School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
693 Stockett Rd
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Hill Top Colony School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 Spring Creek Road
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Sand Coulee, MT 59472
(406) 736-5169
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District is ranked #162 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 Centerville Elementary School District?
88% of Centerville Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centerville Elementary School District?
Centerville Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Centerville Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,138 is less than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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