Top Rankings
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,660 students in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
1,660 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,522 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,075
$15,263
Spending / Student
$11,522
$15,352
Best Hamilton K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 Fairgrounds Road
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Daly School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Daly Avenue
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2122
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South 5th St
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 Daly Ave
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
225 North 5th Street
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 363-2144
Grades: PK-K
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,660 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District is ranked #177 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
86% of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton K-12 Schools School District?
Hamilton K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,522 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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