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5.9 avg / 10

West Yellowstone K-12 School District

School District · West Yellowstone, Montana

Students: 273
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,324

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Montana rank

#100 of 153

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Montana avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,324

+$56 vs Montana median

District size

273 students

Typical than Montana median

About West Yellowstone K-12

West Yellowstone K-12 is a West Yellowstone, Montana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. The district invests $13,324 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, West Yellowstone K-12 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is West Yellowstone School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, West Yellowstone K-12 students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 37.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in West Yellowstone K-12, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West Yellowstone K-12 with test data.

Schools in West Yellowstone K-12

3 schools

District Details

State
Montana
City
West Yellowstone
Total Enrollment
273
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Yellowstone K-12?

West Yellowstone K-12 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 West Yellowstone K-12?

The average composite rating for West Yellowstone K-12 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 West Yellowstone K-12?

West Yellowstone K-12 spends $13,324 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West Yellowstone K-12?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Yellowstone K-12 is 13.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Yellowstone K-12?

West Yellowstone School is the highest-rated school in West Yellowstone K-12 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in West Yellowstone K-12?

Across schools in West Yellowstone K-12 with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Yellowstone K-12 compare to other districts in Montana?

West Yellowstone K-12 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 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
27.8%
ELA Proficiency
37.2%

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.

Read our full methodology

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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