Top Rankings
Westby K-12 Schools 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 57 students in Westby K-12 Schools. 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 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 18% of the student body (majority 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
57 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westby K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
82%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,737 is higher than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,070 is higher than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$27,737
$15,490
Spending / Student (21-22)
$32,070
$15,580
Best Westby K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westby School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: PK-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Westby 7-8
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Westby High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 5th Ave East
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Westby, MT 59275
(406) 385-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westby K-12 Schools?
Westby K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 57 students.
What is the rank of Westby K-12 Schools?
Westby K-12 Schools is ranked #27 out of 335 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?
82% of Westby K-12 Schools students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westby K-12 Schools?
Westby K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Westby K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,070 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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