Ulm Elem School District
School District · Ulm, Montana
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,341
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Ulm Elem?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ulm Elem as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ulm School
Ulm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairhaven Colony
Ulm · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Montana rank
#116 of 153
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Montana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,341
$2,927 vs Montana median
District size
135 students
Smaller than Montana median
Top-Rated Schools in Ulm Elem
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 | Ulm School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairhaven Colony | 2.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ulm Elem
Ulm Elem is a Ulm, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 135 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $10,341 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Ulm Elem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ulm School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Ulm Elem students show an average math proficiency of 49.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Ulm Elem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ulm Elem with test data.
Schools in Ulm Elem
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Ulm
- Total Enrollment
- 135
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ulm Elem?
Ulm Elem has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ulm Elem?
The average composite rating for Ulm Elem is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ulm Elem?
Ulm Elem spends $10,341 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ulm Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ulm Elem is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ulm Elem?
Ulm School is the highest-rated school in Ulm Elem with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Ulm Elem?
Across schools in Ulm Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ulm Elem compare to other districts in Montana?
Ulm Elem has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
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Compare Ulm Elem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Billings Elem (28)
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- Missoula Elem (12)
- Bozeman Elem (11)
- Cut Bank Elem (7)
- Browning Elem (7)
- Butte Elem (7)
- Kalispell Elem (7)
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- Hardin Elem (5)
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- Centerville Elem (5)
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- Belgrade Elem (4)
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- Hamilton K-12 Schools (4)
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- 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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