Top Rankings
Gallatin Gateway Elementary 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 136 students in Gallatin Gateway Elementary 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 Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
136 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
#5 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,971 is higher than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,456 is less than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,971
$15,507
Spending / Student
$15,456
$15,598
Best Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gr: 7-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin Gateway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 136 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District is ranked #4 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
86% of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,456 is less than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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