Top Rankings
Swan River Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 180 students in Swan River Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Swan River Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
180 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swan River Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#147 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,978 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,617
$15,263
Spending / Student
$9,978
$15,352
Best Swan River Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Swan River School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swan River Elementary School District?
Swan River Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 180 students.
What is the rank of Swan River Elementary School District?
Swan River Elementary School District is ranked #152 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swan River Elementary School District?
87% of Swan River Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swan River Elementary School District?
Swan River Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Swan River Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,978 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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