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6.1 avg / 10

Colstrip Elem School District

School District · Colstrip, Montana

Students: 351
Teachers (FTE): 27

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

Math Proficiency 26.2%
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ELA Proficiency 34.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Colstrip Elem with test data.

Schools in Colstrip Elem

2 schools

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%

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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