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Upper West Shore 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 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 49 students in Upper West Shore Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Upper West Shore Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
1 School
840 Schools
# Students
49 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Upper West Shore 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
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
71%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
23%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$766,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$704,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$10,740
$17,118
Spending / Student (21-22)
$9,219
$16,545
Best Upper West Shore Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 B Street
Dayton, MT 59914
(406) 849-5484
Dayton, MT 59914
(406) 849-5484
Gr: PK-6 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Upper West Shore Elementary School District?
Upper West Shore Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 49 students.
What is the rank of Upper West Shore Elementary School District?
Upper West Shore Elementary School District is ranked #191 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Upper West Shore Elementary School District?
71% of Upper West Shore Elementary School District students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upper West Shore Elementary School District?
Upper West Shore Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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