North Star Elem School District
School District · Rudyard, Montana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,287
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating North Star Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Star Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Star School
Rudyard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$13,287
+$19 vs Montana median
District size
142 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in North Star Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Star School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Star Elem
North Star Elem is a Rudyard, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 142 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $13,287 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, North Star Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Star School, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, North Star Elem students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in North Star Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Star Elem with test data.
Schools in North Star Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Rudyard
- Total Enrollment
- 142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Star Elem?
North Star Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Star Elem?
The average composite rating for North Star Elem is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Star Elem?
North Star Elem spends $13,287 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Star Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Star Elem is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Star Elem?
North Star School is the highest-rated school in North Star Elem with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in North Star Elem?
Across schools in North Star Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.9%
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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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