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Vaughn Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 143 students in Vaughn Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Vaughn Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
143 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vaughn Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,161 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,070
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,161
$15,352
Best Vaughn Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 Wilson Road
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 463-2236
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Vaughn 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Vaughn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Vaughn, MT 59487
(406) 965-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vaughn Elementary School District?
Vaughn Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 143 students.
What is the rank of Vaughn Elementary School District?
Vaughn Elementary School District is ranked #271 out of 334 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vaughn Elementary School District?
76% of Vaughn Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vaughn Elementary School District?
Vaughn Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Vaughn Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,161 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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