For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 180 students in Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
839 Schools
# Students
180 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Philipsburg K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40.3%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,544 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,100 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,544
$15,499
Spending / Student
$17,100
$15,589
Best Philipsburg K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Philipsburg 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3232
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Philipsburg School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schnepel St
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Philipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3233
Gr: PK-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Philipsburg K-12 Schools?
Philipsburg K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Philipsburg K-12 Schools?
Philipsburg K-12 Schools is ranked #209 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 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 Philipsburg K-12 Schools?
92% of Philipsburg K-12 Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Philipsburg K-12 Schools?
Philipsburg K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Philipsburg K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,100 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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