Top Rankings
Sun River Valley Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 154 students in Sun River Valley Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Sun River Valley Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
154 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sun River Valley Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#57 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.5%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
6%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
85%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,526 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 $18,851 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,526
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,851
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sun River Valley Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
School Loop Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cascade Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 Birdtail Road
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5104
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Sun River Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Walker Street
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Simms, MT 59477
(406) 264-5110
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District is ranked #107 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
85% of Sun River Valley Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sun River Valley Elementary School District?
Sun River Valley Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Sun River Valley Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,851 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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