Top Rankings
Lamotte Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 48 students in Lamotte Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Lamotte Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
48 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lamotte Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.40
% American Indian
2%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$947,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$938,000
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,212
$17,353
Spending / Student
$18,038
$16,311
Best Lamotte Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lamotte 6-8
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lamotte School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-2838
Gr: PK-5 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 48 students.
What is the rank of Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District is ranked #3 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 1%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lamotte Elementary School District?
96% of Lamotte Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lamotte Elementary School District?
Lamotte Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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