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7.3 avg / 10

Big Timber Elem School District

School District · Big Timber, Montana

Students: 305
Teachers (FTE): 22

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,852

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#23 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,852

$2,416 vs Montana median

District size

305 students

Typical than Montana median

About Big Timber Elem

Big Timber Elem is a Big Timber, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 305 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $10,852 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Big Timber Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Big Timber School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Big Timber Elem students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Big Timber Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.3%
School
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Average proficiency across all schools in Big Timber Elem with test data.

Schools in Big Timber Elem

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1

District Details

State
Montana
City
Big Timber
Total Enrollment
305
Teachers (FTE)
22
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Big Timber Elem?

Big Timber Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Big Timber Elem?

The average composite rating for Big Timber Elem is 7.3/10. 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 Timber Elem?

Big Timber Elem spends $10,852 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Timber Elem?

The average student-teacher ratio in Big Timber Elem is 13.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Big Timber Elem?

Big Timber School is the highest-rated school in Big Timber Elem with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Big Timber Elem?

Across schools in Big Timber Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
42.8%
ELA Proficiency
50.3%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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