Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls School District
School District · Hays, Montana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
Hays · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hays-lodge Pole High Sch
Hays · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lodge Pole School
Hays · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#78 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,782
+$14,514 vs Montana median
District size
266 students
Smaller than Montana median
The short answer
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls ranks #78 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hays-lodge Pole 7-8 (7.0/10), Hays-lodge Pole High Sch (6.0/10), and Lodge Pole School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hays-lodge Pole 7-8 | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hays-lodge Pole High Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Lodge Pole School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls is a Hays, Montana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 266 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. District-level spending was $27,782 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hays-lodge Pole 7-8, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls students show an average math proficiency of 16.4% and ELA proficiency of 28.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls with test data.
Schools in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Hays
- Total Enrollment
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- District spending per student
- $27,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls 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 Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
The average composite rating for Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls's district-level spending was $27,782 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls?
Across schools in Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls compare to other districts in Montana?
Hays-lodge Pole K-12 Schls 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
- 16.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.8%
How we rate schools
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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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