Custer K-12 Schools School District
School District · Custer, Montana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Evaluating Custer K-12 Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Custer K-12 Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Custer High School
Custer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Custer School
Custer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#77 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,105
+$7,837 vs Montana median
District size
88 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Custer K-12 Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Custer High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Custer School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Custer K-12 Schools
Custer K-12 Schools is a Custer, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 88 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. The district invests $21,105 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Custer K-12 Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Custer High School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Custer K-12 Schools students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Custer K-12 Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Custer K-12 Schools with test data.
Schools in Custer K-12 Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Custer
- Total Enrollment
- 88
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer K-12 Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Custer K-12 Schools?
The average composite rating for Custer K-12 Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer K-12 Schools spends $21,105 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Custer K-12 Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Custer K-12 Schools is 7.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Custer K-12 Schools?
Custer High School is the highest-rated school in Custer K-12 Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Custer K-12 Schools?
Across schools in Custer K-12 Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Custer K-12 Schools compare to other districts in Montana?
Custer K-12 Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.3%
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Compare Custer K-12 Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Hardin Elem (5)
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- Belgrade Elem (4)
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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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