Top Rankings
Fortine Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 58 students in Fortine Elementary 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 Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
58 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fortine Elementary School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
96%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,121 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,086 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,442 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,121
$16,573
Spending / Student
$18,086
$16,214
Best Fortine Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Fortine School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
358 Meadow Creek Rd.
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortine Elementary School District?
Fortine Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Fortine Elementary School District?
Fortine Elementary School District is ranked #241 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fortine Elementary School District?
96% of Fortine Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortine Elementary School District?
Fortine Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Fortine Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,086 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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