Top Rankings
Fort Benton Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 246 students in Fort Benton Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Fort Benton Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
246 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Fort Benton Elem School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 340 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.38
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
219 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
89%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
49
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,037 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,024 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,037
$15,306
Spending / Student
$11,024
$15,395
Best Fort Benton Elem School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Benton 7-8
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Benton School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1406 Franklin
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3761
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Benton Elem School District?
Fort Benton Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 246 students.
What is the rank of Fort Benton Elem School District?
Fort Benton Elem School District is ranked #4 out of 338 school districts in Montana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Benton Elem School District?
89% of Fort Benton Elem School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Benton Elem School District?
Fort Benton Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Fort Benton Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,024 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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