Lewistown Elem School District
School District · Lewistown, Montana
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,521
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Lewistown Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lewistown Elem 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.
Highland Park School
Lewistown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis & Clark School
Lewistown · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Garfield School
Lewistown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#36 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,521
$1,747 vs Montana median
District size
870 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Lewistown Elem ranks #36 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Lewistown Elem's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highland Park School (8.2/10), Lewis & Clark School (7.8/10), and Garfield School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lewistown Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Park School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Lewis & Clark School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Garfield School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lewistown 7-8 | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.3/10, Lewistown Elem is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Highland Park School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Lewistown Elem students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 66.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lewistown Elem with test data.
Schools in Lewistown Elem
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 2
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 7.3/10. 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?
Highland Park School is the highest-rated school in Lewistown Elem with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Lewistown Elem?
Across schools in Lewistown Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.8%. 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 7.3/10 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 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.8%
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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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