Desmet Elem School District
School District · Missoula, Montana
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#20 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,614
+$6,346 vs Montana median
District size
129 students
Smaller than Montana median
About Desmet Elem
Desmet Elem is a Missoula, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 129 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1. The district invests $19,614 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Desmet Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Desmet School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Desmet Elem students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Desmet Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Desmet Elem with test data.
Schools in Desmet Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Missoula
- Total Enrollment
- 129
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Desmet Elem?
Desmet 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 Desmet Elem?
The average composite rating for Desmet Elem is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Desmet Elem?
Desmet Elem spends $19,614 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Desmet Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Desmet Elem is 9.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Desmet Elem?
Desmet School is the highest-rated school in Desmet Elem with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Desmet Elem?
Across schools in Desmet Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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 Desmet 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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