For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 92 students in Olney-Bissell Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Olney-Bissell Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
92 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Olney-Bissell Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,413 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,663
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,413
$15,352
Best Olney-Bissell Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bissell 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Bissell School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5955 Farm To Market Road
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-2828
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Olney-Bissell Elementary School District?
Olney-Bissell Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Olney-Bissell Elementary School District?
Olney-Bissell Elementary School District is ranked #131 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney-Bissell Elementary School District?
87% of Olney-Bissell Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olney-Bissell Elementary School District?
Olney-Bissell Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Olney-Bissell Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,413 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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