Colstrip Elem School District
School District · Colstrip, Montana
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#92 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,131
+$5,863 vs Montana median
District size
351 students
Typical than Montana median
About Colstrip Elem
Colstrip Elem is a Colstrip, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 351 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $19,131 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Colstrip Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frank Brattin Middle Schl, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Colstrip Elem students show an average math proficiency of 26.2% and ELA proficiency of 34.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Colstrip Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colstrip Elem with test data.
Schools in Colstrip Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Colstrip
- Total Enrollment
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colstrip Elem?
Colstrip 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 Colstrip Elem?
The average composite rating for Colstrip Elem is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colstrip Elem?
Colstrip Elem spends $19,131 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colstrip Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colstrip Elem is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colstrip Elem?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is the highest-rated school in Colstrip Elem with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Colstrip Elem?
Across schools in Colstrip Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 34.5%. 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 34.5%
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 Colstrip 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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