Bigfork Elem School District
School District · Bigfork, Montana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Bigfork Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bigfork Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Bigfork 7-8
Bigfork · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bigfork Elementary
Bigfork · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#98 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,189
$3,079 vs Montana median
District size
598 students
Larger than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Bigfork Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigfork 7-8 | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Bigfork Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bigfork Elem
Bigfork Elem is a Bigfork, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 598 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. District-level spending was $10,189 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Bigfork Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bigfork 7-8, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bigfork Elem students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
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Schools in Bigfork Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bigfork Elem with test data.
Schools in Bigfork Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Bigfork
- Total Enrollment
- 598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- District spending per student
- $10,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bigfork Elem?
Bigfork 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 Bigfork Elem?
The average composite rating for Bigfork Elem is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bigfork Elem?
Bigfork Elem's district-level spending was $10,189 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bigfork Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bigfork Elem is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bigfork Elem?
Bigfork 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Bigfork Elem with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Bigfork Elem?
Across schools in Bigfork Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.6%
How we rate schools
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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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