Top Rankings
Whitewater K-12 Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 38 students in Whitewater K-12 Schools 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 Whitewater K-12 Schools 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 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
38 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Whitewater K-12 Schools 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.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.40
% American Indian
8%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$29,035
$15,305
Spending / Student (14-15)
$28,246
$14,876
Best Whitewater K-12 Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewater 6-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Gr: 6-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Whitewater School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Gr: PK-5 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Main Street
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Whitewater, MT 59544
(406) 674-5417
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Whitewater K-12 Schools School District?
Whitewater K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 38 students.
What is the rank of Whitewater K-12 Schools School District?
Whitewater K-12 Schools 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewater K-12 Schools School District?
89% of Whitewater K-12 Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whitewater K-12 Schools School District?
Whitewater K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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