Top Rankings
Clinton Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 225 students in Clinton Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Clinton Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
225 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clinton Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#57 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,267 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,933 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,267
$15,263
Spending / Student
$16,933
$15,352
Best Clinton Elementary School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20397e Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Gr: 7-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clinton School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20397 E Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Clinton, MT 59825
(406) 825-3113
Gr: PK-6 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clinton Elementary School District?
Clinton Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Clinton Elementary School District?
Clinton Elementary School District is ranked #109 out of 334 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton Elementary School District?
88% of Clinton Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clinton Elementary School District?
Clinton Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Clinton Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,933 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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