Top Rankings
Kila 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 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 184 students in Kila Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Kila Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
184 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kila 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
#81 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2007–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,880 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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
$11,853
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,880
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kila Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kila 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
395 Kila Road
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Kila School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Kila Road
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kila Elementary School District?
Kila Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 184 students.
What is the rank of Kila Elementary School District?
Kila Elementary School District is ranked #186 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kila Elementary School District?
91% of Kila Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kila Elementary School District?
Kila Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Kila Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,880 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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