Top Rankings
Plentywood K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 341 students in Plentywood K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Plentywood K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
341 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plentywood K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.9%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,853 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,361 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,853
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,361
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plentywood K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plentywood 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Plentywood School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Plentywood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 East Laurel Avenue
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-1803
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plentywood K-12 Schools?
Plentywood K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 341 students.
What is the rank of Plentywood K-12 Schools?
Plentywood K-12 Schools is ranked #136 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plentywood K-12 Schools?
87% of Plentywood K-12 Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plentywood K-12 Schools?
Plentywood K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plentywood K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,361 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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