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Plains K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 427 students in Plains K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Plains K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
427 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plains K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,302 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,213 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,302
$15,263
Spending / Student
$16,213
$15,352
Best Plains K-12 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plains Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-3642
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Plains 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Plains High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Rittenour
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Plains, MT 59859
(406) 826-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 427 students.
What is the rank of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District is ranked #134 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plains K-12 School District?
90% of Plains K-12 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plains K-12 School District?
Plains K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Plains K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,213 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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