Circle Elem School District
School District · Circle, Montana
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Evaluating Circle Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Circle Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Bo Peep School
Circle · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Redwater School
Circle · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Redwater 7-8
Circle · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#4 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,622
+$1,354 vs Montana median
District size
127 students
Smaller than Montana median
The short answer
Circle Elem ranks #4 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Circle Elem's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bo Peep School (9.6/10), Redwater School (8.8/10), and Redwater 7-8 (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Circle Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bo Peep School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Redwater School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Redwater 7-8 | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Circle Elem
Circle Elem is a Circle, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 127 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1. The district invests $14,622 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Circle Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bo Peep School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Circle Elem students show an average math proficiency of 65.2% and ELA proficiency of 67.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Circle Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Circle Elem with test data.
Schools in Circle Elem
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Circle
- Total Enrollment
- 127
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Circle Elem?
Circle Elem has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Circle Elem?
The average composite rating for Circle Elem is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Circle Elem?
Circle Elem spends $14,622 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Circle Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Circle Elem is 10.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Circle Elem?
Bo Peep School is the highest-rated school in Circle Elem with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Circle Elem?
Across schools in Circle Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Circle Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Circle Elem has an average school rating of 8.5/10 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 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.1%
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Compare Circle Elem 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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