Lima K-12 Schools School District
School District · Lima, Montana
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Avg Rating
8.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$25,467
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Evaluating Lima K-12 Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lima K-12 Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Lima School
Lima · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$25,467
+$12,199 vs Montana median
District size
61 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Lima K-12 Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima School | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lima K-12 Schools
Lima K-12 Schools is a Lima, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 61 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. The district invests $25,467 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.7/10, Lima K-12 Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lima School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Lima K-12 Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lima K-12 Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lima K-12 Schools with test data.
Schools in Lima K-12 Schools
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Lima
- Total Enrollment
- 61
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lima K-12 Schools?
Lima K-12 Schools 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 Lima K-12 Schools?
The average composite rating for Lima K-12 Schools is 8.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lima K-12 Schools?
Lima K-12 Schools spends $25,467 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lima K-12 Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lima K-12 Schools is 5.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lima K-12 Schools?
Lima School is the highest-rated school in Lima K-12 Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Lima K-12 Schools?
Across schools in Lima K-12 Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lima K-12 Schools compare to other districts in Montana?
Lima K-12 Schools has an average school rating of 8.7/10 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
- 8.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.4%
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Compare Lima K-12 Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
- Great Falls Elem (17)
- Helena Elem (13)
- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
- Dutton/brady K-12 Schools (5)
- East Helena K-12 (5)
- Hardin Elem (5)
- Miles City Elem (5)
- Centerville Elem (5)
- Lockwood K-12 (4)
- 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)
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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