Top Rankings
North Star Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 142 students in North Star Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in North Star Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
142 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Star Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,472 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,366 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,472
$15,263
Spending / Student
$13,366
$15,352
Best North Star Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Star 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 3rd Ave Ne
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: 7-8
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
North Star School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 3rd St East
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Rudyard, MT 59540
(406) 355-4481
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Star Elementary School District?
North Star Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 142 students.
What is the rank of North Star Elementary School District?
North Star Elementary School District is ranked #99 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Star Elementary School District?
92% of North Star Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Star Elementary School District?
North Star Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is North Star Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,366 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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