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6.3 avg / 10

Lewistown Elem School District

School District · Lewistown, Montana

Students: 870
Teachers (FTE): 62
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 2 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,521

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#79 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,521

$1,747 vs Montana median

District size

870 students

Much larger than Montana median

About Lewistown Elem

Lewistown Elem is a Lewistown, Montana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 870 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $11,521 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Lewistown Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Garfield School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.

In standardized testing, Lewistown Elem students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.3%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Lewistown Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 44.2%
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ELA Proficiency 54.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lewistown Elem with test data.

District Details

State
Montana
City
Lewistown
Total Enrollment
870
Teachers (FTE)
62
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lewistown Elem?

Lewistown Elem has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lewistown Elem?

The average composite rating for Lewistown Elem 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 Lewistown Elem?

Lewistown Elem spends $11,521 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewistown Elem?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lewistown Elem is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lewistown Elem?

Garfield School is the highest-rated school in Lewistown Elem with a composite score of 6.7/10.

What are the test scores in Lewistown Elem?

Across schools in Lewistown Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lewistown Elem compare to other districts in Montana?

Lewistown Elem has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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 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
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
44.2%
ELA Proficiency
54.3%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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