Top Rankings
Hot Springs K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 159 students in Hot Springs K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Hot Springs K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
159 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hot Springs K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.40
% American Indian
9%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
67%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
21%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,050 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,050
$15,312
Spending / Student
$19,623
$15,401
Best Hot Springs K-12 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hot Springs High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2962
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Hot Springs School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Broadway
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Hot Springs, MT 59845
(406) 741-2014
Gr: PK-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs K-12 School District?
Hot Springs K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs K-12 School District?
Hot Springs K-12 School District is ranked #255 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs K-12 School District?
67% of Hot Springs K-12 School District students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs K-12 School District?
Hot Springs K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Hot Springs K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,623 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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