Top Rankings
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 475 students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools 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 St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
475 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#316 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.38
# American Indian Students
256 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
54%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,102 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
171 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
36%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
55
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,705 is higher than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,442 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,705
$15,306
Spending / Student
$20,442
$15,395
Best St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Ignatius High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
St Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
St Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 475 students.
What is the rank of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District is ranked #315 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
54% of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is St Ignatius K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,442 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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