Top Rankings
Townsend K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 733 students in Townsend K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Townsend K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority 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
839 Schools
# Students
733 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Townsend 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,499. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,825
$15,499
Spending / Student
$17,468
$15,589
Best Townsend K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Townsend 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Gr: 7-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cecelia Hazelton School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Gr: PK-6 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Broadwater High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3430
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 733 students.
What is the rank of Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend K-12 Schools is ranked #191 out of 333 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Townsend K-12 Schools?
89% of Townsend K-12 Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Townsend K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,468 is higher than the state median of $15,589. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
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