For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 164 students in Alberton K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Alberton K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
164 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alberton K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 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
#323 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
90%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,512 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,305 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,512
$15,490
Spending / Student
$16,305
$15,580
Best Alberton K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alberton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Alberton Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: 6-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Alberton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Alberton, MT 59820
(406) 722-4413
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alberton K-12 Schools?
Alberton K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 164 students.
What is the rank of Alberton K-12 Schools?
Alberton K-12 Schools is ranked #318 out of 335 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 Alberton K-12 Schools?
90% of Alberton K-12 Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alberton K-12 Schools?
Alberton K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Alberton K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,305 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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