For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 75 students in Fortine Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Fortine Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
75 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Fortine Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#263 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.38
# American Indian Students
n/a
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
11%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
4%
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
5%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
71 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
95%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
6
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
8
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
5
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
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 $14,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,320 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$999,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,573
$15,306
Spending / Student
$13,320
$15,395
Best Fortine Elem School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Fortine School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortine Elem School District?
Fortine Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 75 students.
What is the rank of Fortine Elem School District?
Fortine Elem School District is ranked #246 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortine Elem School District?
95% of Fortine Elem School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortine Elem School District?
Fortine Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Fortine Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,320 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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