Townsend K-12 Schools School District
School District · Townsend, Montana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,363
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,363
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Townsend K-12 Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Townsend K-12 Schools 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.
Townsend 7-8
Townsend · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cecelia Hazelton School
Townsend · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Broadwater High School
Townsend · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#96 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,363
$905 vs Montana median
District size
700 students
Much larger than Montana median
The short answer
Townsend K-12 Schools ranks #96 of 153 Montana districts by overall school rating. Townsend K-12 Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Townsend 7-8 (6.7/10), Cecelia Hazelton School (6.2/10), and Broadwater High School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Townsend K-12 Schools
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 | Townsend 7-8 | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cecelia Hazelton School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Broadwater High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Townsend K-12 Schools
Townsend K-12 Schools is a Townsend, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 700 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $12,363 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Townsend K-12 Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Townsend 7-8, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Townsend K-12 Schools students show an average math proficiency of 49.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Townsend K-12 Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Townsend K-12 Schools with test data.
Schools in Townsend K-12 Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Townsend
- Total Enrollment
- 700
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend 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 Townsend K-12 Schools?
The average composite rating for Townsend K-12 Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend K-12 Schools spends $12,363 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Townsend K-12 Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Townsend K-12 Schools is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend 7-8 is the highest-rated school in Townsend K-12 Schools with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Townsend K-12 Schools?
Across schools in Townsend K-12 Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Townsend K-12 Schools compare to other districts in Montana?
Townsend K-12 Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.7%
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Compare Townsend K-12 Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
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- 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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