Swan River Elem School District
School District · Bigfork, Montana
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,471
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
How this district compares
Montana rank
#153 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.5
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,471
$4,797 vs Montana median
District size
180 students
Smaller than Montana median
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. The district invests $8,471 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.8/10, Swan River Elem has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Swan River 6-8, which has a composite score of 4.6/10.
In standardized testing, Swan River Elem students show an average math proficiency of 32.0% and ELA proficiency of 58.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Bigfork
- Total Enrollment
- 180
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 3.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Swan River Elem?
Swan River Elem spends $8,471 per student per year.
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 4.6/10.
What are the test scores in Swan River Elem?
Across schools in Swan River Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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- Miles City Elem (5)
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- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
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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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