Plains K-12 School District

412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Plains K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Plains K-12 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 Plains K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
450 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Plains K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MT)
#198 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Plains K-12  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plains K-12  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plains K-12  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Plains K-12  School District and public school graduation rate of MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.38
# American Indian Students
9 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
11%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
415 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
92%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3
419
# Students in K Grade:
32
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
27
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,384 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Plains K-12  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Plains K-12  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,520
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Plains K-12  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,384
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Plains K-12  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Plains K-12 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Plains High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District is ranked #204 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plains K-12 School District?
92% of Plains K-12 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Plains K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,384 is less than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 44% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Top 30% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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