Hysham K-12 Schools

115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hysham K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 92 students in Hysham K-12 Schools.
Public Schools in Hysham K-12 Schools have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
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
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
92 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#301 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

(21-22)
21-39%
35%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-59%
46%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

<50%
37%
(16-17)
≥50%
83%
(2022-23)
15.2%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.40

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
10%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 2004–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,967 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,837 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,967
$16,573

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$19,837
$16,214

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hysham K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hysham 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038
(406) 342-5237
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hysham School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038
(406) 342-5237
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Hysham High School
115 Summit Street
Hysham, MT 59038
(406) 342-5237
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hysham K-12 Schools?
Hysham K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Hysham K-12 Schools?
86% of Hysham K-12 Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hysham K-12 Schools?
Hysham K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Hysham K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,837 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥50%
  • : 21-39%
  • : 40-59%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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