Westby 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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 50 students in Westby 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.
Public Schools in Westby K-12 Schools 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Westby K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
How many schools belong to Westby K-12 Schools School District?
Westby K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 50 students.
What is the rank of Westby K-12 Schools School District?
Westby K-12 Schools School District is ranked #22 out of 349 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 Westby K-12 Schools School District?
86% of Westby K-12 Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westby K-12 Schools School District?
Westby K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Top 1% in MT)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
