Box Elder Elem School District
School District · Box Elder, Montana
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Box Elder Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Box Elder Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Box Elder School
Box Elder · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Box Elder 7-8
Box Elder · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#133 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,294
+$8,026 vs Montana median
District size
292 students
Typical than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Box Elder 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 | Box Elder School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Box Elder 7-8 | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Box Elder Elem
Box Elder Elem is a Box Elder, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $21,294 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Box Elder Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Box Elder School, which has a composite score of 5.3/10.
In standardized testing, Box Elder Elem students show an average math proficiency of 20.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Box Elder Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Box Elder Elem with test data.
Schools in Box Elder Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Box Elder
- Total Enrollment
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $21,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Box Elder Elem?
Box Elder 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 Box Elder Elem?
The average composite rating for Box Elder Elem is 4.9/10. 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 Box Elder Elem?
Box Elder Elem's district-level spending was $21,294 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 Box Elder Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Box Elder Elem is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Box Elder Elem?
Box Elder School is the highest-rated school in Box Elder Elem with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What are the test scores in Box Elder Elem?
Across schools in Box Elder Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 20.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 20.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
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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