Top Rankings
Ryegate K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 63 students in Ryegate K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Ryegate K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
63 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ryegate 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 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
95%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,651 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,619 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$22,651
$15,270
Spending / Student (20-21)
$23,619
$15,359
Best Ryegate K-12 Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ryegate 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2215
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ryegate High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 2nd Avenue West
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ryegate School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 2nd Ave W
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2211
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ryegate K-12 Schools?
Ryegate K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 63 students.
What is the rank of Ryegate K-12 Schools?
Ryegate K-12 Schools is ranked #290 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ryegate K-12 Schools?
95% of Ryegate K-12 Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ryegate K-12 Schools?
Ryegate K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ryegate K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,619 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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