Top Rankings
Nashua K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 96 students in Nashua K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Nashua K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
96 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nashua 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
21%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,573 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,438 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% 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
$22,573
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,438
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nashua K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashua High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Nashua 6-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Gr: 6-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Nashua School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Mabel
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Nashua, MT 59248
(406) 746-3411
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nashua K-12 Schools?
Nashua K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 96 students.
What is the rank of Nashua K-12 Schools?
Nashua K-12 Schools is ranked #215 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nashua K-12 Schools?
67% of Nashua K-12 Schools students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nashua K-12 Schools?
Nashua K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Nashua K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,438 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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