Top Rankings
Hinsdale Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 45 students in Hinsdale Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Hinsdale Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
45 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hinsdale Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#343 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
7%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$863,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$18,981
$18,438
Spending / Student (20-21)
$16,283
$17,330
Best Hinsdale Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 North Montana
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Hinsdale, MT 59241
(406) 364-2314
Gr: PK-6 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinsdale Elementary School District?
Hinsdale Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 45 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale Elementary School District?
Hinsdale Elementary School District is ranked #27 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale Elementary School District?
89% of Hinsdale Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale Elementary School District?
Hinsdale Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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