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Miles City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 957 students in Miles City 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 Miles City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
957 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miles City 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
#268 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,262 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,386 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,262
$15,263
Spending / Student
$12,386
$15,352
Best Miles City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School 6-8
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 North 9th
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2084
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 South Lake Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-1697
Grades: 3-5
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Garfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Milwaukee
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-4310
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
716 South Cale
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-3890
Grades: PK-2
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 North Strevell Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Miles City, MT 59301
(406) 234-2888
Grades: PK-2
| 99 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District is ranked #278 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miles City Elementary School District?
90% of Miles City Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miles City Elementary School District?
Miles City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Miles City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,386 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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