Hot Springs K-12 School District
School District · Hot Springs, Montana
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
159
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Evaluating Hot Springs K-12?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hot Springs K-12 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Hot Springs High School
Hot Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hot Springs School
Hot Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#57 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,542
+$6,274 vs Montana median
District size
159 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Hot Springs K-12
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 | Hot Springs High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hot Springs School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hot Springs K-12
Hot Springs K-12 is a Hot Springs, Montana school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.4:1. District-level spending was $19,542 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Hot Springs K-12 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hot Springs High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Hot Springs K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 28.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hot Springs K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hot Springs K-12 with test data.
Schools in Hot Springs K-12
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Hot Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- District spending per student
- $19,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hot Springs K-12?
Hot Springs K-12 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 Hot Springs K-12?
The average composite rating for Hot Springs K-12 is 6.9/10. 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 Hot Springs K-12?
Hot Springs K-12's district-level spending was $19,542 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 Hot Springs K-12?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hot Springs K-12 is 9.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hot Springs K-12?
Hot Springs High School is the highest-rated school in Hot Springs K-12 with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Hot Springs K-12?
Across schools in Hot Springs K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hot Springs K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?
Hot Springs K-12 has an average school rating of 6.9/10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Hot Springs K-12 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- 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)
- Lockwood K-12 (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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