For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 334 students in Darby K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Darby K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
334 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Darby 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Graduation Rate
70%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 1997–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
88%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,850 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,838 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,850
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,838
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Darby K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darby School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3643
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Darby 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Darby High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 School Drive
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3252
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darby K-12 Schools?
Darby K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 334 students.
What is the rank of Darby K-12 Schools?
Darby K-12 Schools is ranked #250 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 Darby K-12 Schools?
88% of Darby K-12 Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darby K-12 Schools?
Darby K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Darby K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,838 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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