Serving 19 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Basin School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Basin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Basin School's student population of 19 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Basin School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
21%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
74%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Basin School?
19 students attend Basin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Basin School students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Basin School?
Basin School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Basin School offer ?
Basin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Basin School part of?
Basin School is part of Basin Elementary School District.
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