Top Rankings
Geraldine K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 68 students in Geraldine K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Geraldine K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
68 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Geraldine K-12 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,338 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,500 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$26,338
$15,263
Spending / Student (19-20)
$26,500
$15,352
Best Geraldine K-12 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Geraldine Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: PK-6
| 40 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Geraldine Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Rank: #33.
Geraldine High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
238 Brewster St
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Geraldine, MT 59446
(406) 737-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Geraldine K-12 School District?
Geraldine K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 68 students.
What is the rank of Geraldine K-12 School District?
Geraldine K-12 School District is ranked #22 out of 347 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Geraldine K-12 School District?
94% of Geraldine K-12 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Geraldine K-12 School District?
Geraldine K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Geraldine K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,500 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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