Top Rankings
Circle Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 127 students in Circle Elementary 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 Circle Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
127 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Circle Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,488 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,016 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,488
$15,263
Spending / Student
$14,016
$15,352
Best Circle Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwater School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: 4-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Redwater 7-8
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bo Peep School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 F Avenue
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-2140
Gr: PK-3 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Circle Elementary School District?
Circle Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of Circle Elementary School District?
Circle Elementary School District is ranked #20 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Circle Elementary School District?
97% of Circle Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Circle Elementary School District?
Circle Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Circle Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,016 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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