For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 119 students in Heart Butte K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Heart Butte K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
119 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Heart Butte 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤5%
35%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)90.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
99%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%
Showing 2007–2018. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $52,210 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $58,504 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$52,210
$16,573
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$58,504
$16,214
Showing 2011–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Heart Butte K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Heart Butte 6-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #33.
Heart Butte Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heart Butte K-12 Schools?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Heart Butte K-12 Schools?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools is ranked #316 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Heart Butte K-12 Schools?
99% of Heart Butte K-12 Schools students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heart Butte K-12 Schools?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Heart Butte K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $58,504 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 114% over four school years.
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