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 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 55 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 4% of the student body (majority Black 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
55 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
10,712 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 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
10%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,109 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,909 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$31,109
$16,573
Showing 2008–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (21-22)
$30,909
$16,214
Showing 2008–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Best Ryegate K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ryegate K-12 Schools?
Ryegate K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Ryegate K-12 Schools?
Ryegate K-12 Schools is ranked #289 out of 332 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?
96% of Ryegate K-12 Schools students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 $30,909 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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