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Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
62 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 334 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
90%
77%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,081 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,790 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,081
$15,263
Spending / Student
$24,790
$15,352
Best Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester-joplin-inverness High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 School Street
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5108
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District is ranked #27 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
90% of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District?
Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,790 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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