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Rocky Boy Elementary 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 421 students in Rocky Boy Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Rocky Boy Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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
837 Schools
# Students
421 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rocky Boy Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)67%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% American Indian
98%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,884 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,599 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$11 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$28,884
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$26,599
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Rocky Boy Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Rocky Boy 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 421 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District is ranked #327 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
98% of Rocky Boy Elementary School District students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Rocky Boy Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,599 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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