Swan River Elem School District
School District · Bigfork, Montana
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
180
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Swan River Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Swan River Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Swan River 6-8
Bigfork · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swan River School
Bigfork · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#135 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.6
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,471
$4,797 vs Montana median
District size
180 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Swan River Elem
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swan River 6-8 | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Swan River School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Swan River Elem
Swan River Elem is a Bigfork, Montana school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 180 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $8,471 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Swan River Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swan River 6-8, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Swan River Elem students show an average math proficiency of 49.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Swan River Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Swan River Elem with test data.
Schools in Swan River Elem
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Bigfork
- Total Enrollment
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- District spending per student
- $8,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Swan River Elem?
Swan River 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 Swan River Elem?
The average composite rating for Swan River Elem is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Swan River Elem?
Swan River Elem's district-level spending was $8,471 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Swan River Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Swan River Elem is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Swan River Elem?
Swan River 6-8 is the highest-rated school in Swan River Elem with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Swan River Elem?
Across schools in Swan River Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.6%. 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Swan River Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Lockwood K-12 (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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