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Forsyth Elementary School District

425 N 10th Ave
Forsyth, MT 59327
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Forsyth 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 2 public schools serving 187 students in Forsyth Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Forsyth Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (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 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
187 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Forsyth 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#19 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
62%
37%
55-59%
46%
40-49%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,877 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,770 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,877
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,770
$15,352

Best Forsyth Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 Cedar
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: PK-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Forsyth 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Park
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 346-2796
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Forsyth Elementary School District?
Forsyth Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth Elementary School District?
Forsyth Elementary School District is ranked #18 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 Forsyth Elementary School District?
82% of Forsyth Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth Elementary School District?
Forsyth Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Forsyth Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,770 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 10% in MT
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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