Top Rankings
Lavina K-12 Schools 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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 74 students in Lavina K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lavina K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
74 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lavina 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,892 is higher than the state median of $15,507. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,108 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,892
$15,507
Spending / Student
$23,108
$15,598
Best Lavina K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lavina High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lavina Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lavina Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Lavina, MT 59046
(406) 636-2761
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lavina K-12 Schools?
Lavina K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Lavina K-12 Schools?
Lavina K-12 Schools is ranked #264 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. 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 Lavina K-12 Schools?
84% of Lavina K-12 Schools students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lavina K-12 Schools?
Lavina K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lavina K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,108 is higher than the state median of $15,598. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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