Rocky Boy Public Schools is an elementary, junior high and high school with grades K through 12 on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation located in Hill County, Montana, USA. As of 2014 the student body is 99% Native American and 1% of other ethnicity.
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Rocky Boy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Boy School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Rocky Boy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Boy School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#709 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
98%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Northern Stars And Morning Stars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Boy School's ranking?
Rocky Boy School is ranked #709 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rocky Boy School?
367 students attend Rocky Boy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rocky Boy School students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Boy School?
Rocky Boy School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rocky Boy School offer ?
Rocky Boy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Boy School part of?
Rocky Boy School is part of Rocky Boy Elementary School District.
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