Top Rankings
St Ignatius K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 459 students in St Ignatius 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 St Ignatius K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
459 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Ignatius 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#302 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
85.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.7%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
46%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
39%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,839 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,586 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,839
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,586
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St Ignatius K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ignatius High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
St. Ignatius Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Blaine
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
St. Ignatius Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
76 3rd Avenue
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Saint Ignatius, MT 59865
(406) 745-3811
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 459 students.
What is the rank of St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools is ranked #293 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), 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?
46% of St Ignatius K-12 Schools students are American Indian, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Ignatius K-12 Schools?
St Ignatius K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is St Ignatius K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,586 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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