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Rocky Boy 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Rocky Boy Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Rocky Boy Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
434 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rocky Boy Elementary School District, 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.
Overall District Rank
#321 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.40
% American Indian
97%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,387 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,007 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,387
$15,312
Spending / Student
$22,007
$15,401
Best Rocky Boy Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Boy School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4474
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Rocky Boy 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
81 Mission Taylor Road
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Box Elder, MT 59521
(406) 395-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District is ranked #328 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
97% of Rocky Boy Elementary School District students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rocky Boy Elementary School District?
Rocky Boy Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Rocky Boy Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,007 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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