For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 208 students in Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
208 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 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 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#346 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.39
# American Indian Students
206 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
99%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
n/a
116,307 Students
% White Students
n/a
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
17
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $34,337 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,726 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,337
$15,183
Spending / Student
$37,726
$15,271
Best Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heart Butte High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Heart Butte 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Rd
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Heart Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 School Road
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Heart Butte, MT 59448
(406) 338-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 208 students.
What is the rank of Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District is ranked #332 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District?
99% of Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District?
Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Heart Butte K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,726 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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