Plains K-12 School District
School District · Plains, Montana
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Plains K-12?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plains K-12 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.
Plains 7-8
Plains · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plains Elementary School
Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plains High School
Plains · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#44 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,159
$109 vs Montana median
District size
427 students
Larger than Montana median
The short answer
Plains K-12 ranks #44 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Plains K-12's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Plains 7-8 (8.4/10), Plains Elementary School (8.1/10), and Plains High School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plains K-12
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plains 7-8 | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Plains Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Plains High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plains K-12
Plains K-12 is a Plains, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 427 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $13,159 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Plains K-12 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Plains 7-8, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Plains K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Plains K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plains K-12 with test data.
Schools in Plains K-12
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 427
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plains K-12?
Plains 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 Plains K-12?
The average composite rating for Plains K-12 is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plains K-12?
Plains K-12 spends $13,159 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plains K-12?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plains K-12 is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plains K-12?
Plains 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Plains K-12 with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Plains K-12?
Across schools in Plains K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plains K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?
Plains K-12 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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Compare Plains K-12 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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