Forsyth Elem School District
School District · Forsyth, Montana
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Evaluating Forsyth Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Forsyth Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Forsyth Elementary School
Forsyth · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forsyth 7-8
Forsyth · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#14 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,223
+$955 vs Montana median
District size
187 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Forsyth Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forsyth Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Forsyth 7-8 | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Forsyth Elem
Forsyth Elem is a Forsyth, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 187 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. The district invests $14,223 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Forsyth Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forsyth Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Forsyth Elem students show an average math proficiency of 56.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Forsyth Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Forsyth Elem with test data.
Schools in Forsyth Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Forsyth
- Total Enrollment
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forsyth Elem?
Forsyth 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 Forsyth Elem?
The average composite rating for Forsyth Elem is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Forsyth Elem?
Forsyth Elem spends $14,223 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Forsyth Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Forsyth Elem is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Forsyth Elem?
Forsyth Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Forsyth Elem with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Forsyth Elem?
Across schools in Forsyth Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.7%
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Compare Forsyth Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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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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