Serving 42 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Custer School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 42 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Custer School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Custer School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Custer School?
42 students attend Custer School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Custer School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Custer School?
Custer School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Custer School offer ?
Custer School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 42 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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