Big Sandy K-12 School District
School District · Big Sandy, Montana
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#142 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,299
+$4,031 vs Montana median
District size
192 students
Smaller than Montana median
About Big Sandy K-12
Big Sandy K-12 is a Big Sandy, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 192 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $17,299 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Big Sandy K-12 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is F E Miley School, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Big Sandy K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 36.0% and ELA proficiency of 48.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Big Sandy K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Big Sandy K-12 with test data.
Schools in Big Sandy K-12
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Big Sandy
- Total Enrollment
- 192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Big Sandy K-12?
Big Sandy K-12 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Big Sandy K-12?
The average composite rating for Big Sandy K-12 is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Big Sandy K-12?
Big Sandy K-12 spends $17,299 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy K-12?
The average student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy K-12 is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Big Sandy K-12?
F E Miley School is the highest-rated school in Big Sandy K-12 with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Big Sandy K-12?
Across schools in Big Sandy K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Big Sandy K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?
Big Sandy K-12 has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Montana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Big Sandy K-12 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- Baker K-12 Schools (4)
- Belgrade Elem (4)
- Corvallis K-12 Schools (4)
- Frenchtown K-12 Schools (4)
- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
- Havre Elem (4)
- Hellgate Elem (4)
- Laurel Elem (4)
- Lewistown Elem (4)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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