Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hysham 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hysham School's student population of 59 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Hysham 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 Hysham School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hysham School's ranking?
Hysham School is ranked #375 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Hysham School often compared to?
Hysham Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hysham 7-8, Hysham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Hysham School?
59 students attend Hysham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hysham School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hysham School?
Hysham School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hysham School offer ?
Hysham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hysham School part of?
Hysham School is part of Hysham K-12 Schools School District.
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