Sunburst K-12 Schools School District
School District · Sunburst, Montana
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,736
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,736
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Evaluating Sunburst K-12 Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sunburst K-12 Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Sunburst Elementary
Sunburst · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunburst High School
Sunburst · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#21 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,736
+$13,468 vs Montana median
District size
159 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunburst Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sunburst High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sunburst K-12 Schools
Sunburst K-12 Schools is a Sunburst, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. The district invests $26,736 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Sunburst K-12 Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sunburst Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Sunburst K-12 Schools students show an average math proficiency of 57.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools with test data.
Schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Sunburst
- Total Enrollment
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sunburst K-12 Schools?
Sunburst 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 Sunburst K-12 Schools?
The average composite rating for Sunburst K-12 Schools is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sunburst K-12 Schools?
Sunburst K-12 Schools spends $26,736 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sunburst K-12 Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sunburst K-12 Schools is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sunburst K-12 Schools?
Sunburst Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sunburst K-12 Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Sunburst K-12 Schools?
Across schools in Sunburst K-12 Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sunburst K-12 Schools compare to other districts in Montana?
Sunburst K-12 Schools has an average school rating of 7.8/10 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.4%
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Compare Sunburst K-12 Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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