Top Rankings
Custer K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 88 students in Custer K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Custer K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
88 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Custer K-12 Schools, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
10%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,705 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,784 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,705
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,784
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Custer K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Custer High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Custer School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 4th Avenue
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Custer, MT 59024
(406) 856-4117
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 88 students.
What is the rank of Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer K-12 Schools is ranked #151 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Custer K-12 Schools?
96% of Custer K-12 Schools students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Custer K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,784 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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