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Lincoln K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 149 students in Lincoln K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lincoln K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
149 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 334 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,953 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,960 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,953
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,960
$15,352
Best Lincoln K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Main Street
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Lincoln, MT 59639
(406) 362-4201
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln K-12 Schools School District?
Lincoln K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 149 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln K-12 Schools School District?
Lincoln K-12 Schools School District is ranked #141 out of 334 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln K-12 Schools School District?
87% of Lincoln K-12 Schools School District students are White, 7% 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 Lincoln K-12 Schools School District?
Lincoln K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,960 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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