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Pryor Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 76 students in Pryor Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Pryor Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% 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
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
76 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pryor Elementary School District, 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)59.2%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.40
% American Indian
92%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
5%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,066 is higher than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,803 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,066
$15,499
Spending / Student
$25,803
$15,589
Best Pryor Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pryor 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-7329
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Arrow Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Away Kurwak St.
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Pryor, MT 59066
(406) 259-8011
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 76 students.
What is the rank of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District is ranked #291 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pryor Elementary School District?
92% of Pryor Elementary School District students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pryor Elementary School District?
Pryor Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Pryor Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,803 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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