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Schools in Montana City · Jefferson High School District, Montana City Elementary School District

Montana City’s public schools outscore 87% of Montana State districts

On the state math tests, 47% of Montana City’s students scored proficient, above the Montana State average (35%). The grade covers the three public school districts serving Montana City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Montana State, not nationally.

#4of 41 Montana State townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Montana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
59%
▲ 13 pts vs MT 46%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 12 pts vs MT 35%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–89%
▼ 4–6 pts vs MT 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.3K
▼ 16% vs MT $13.6K
FY2024 · Montana City Elementary
Students per teacher
14.9
MT 13.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
777 students on the public path
In brief

Montana City’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 59% and math 47% across its districts in spring 2022, against 46% and 35% statewide; 80–89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

Jefferson High spends $14,801 per student and Montana City Elementary $11,337, against $13,570 across Montana State (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Montana City Middle Schl, then Jefferson High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Montana City’s grade

A Test scoresC+ Graduation

A: better than 87% of Montana State school districts, #4 of 41 Montana State towns. Test scores are above the Montana State average; graduation is below it.

Montana State school districts we grade (241)Better than 87%
Lower resultsHigher results
Montana State towns with similar household incomes (40)Better than 88%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 624 test results and a graduating class of 53 could put Montana City anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Montana City’s students in the tested grades sat them (624 in math, 623 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Montana City, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Montana City SchoolMontana City Elementary School DistrictA
6–8Montana City Middle SchlMontana City Elementary School DistrictA
9–12Jefferson High Schoolin BoulderC+

To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

Three districts serve Montana City

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Jefferson High School DistrictGrades 9–12 · 1 schools · 306 students, up 6% since 2020–21 · 16.1 per teacher (MT 13.7)
$14,801MT $13,570 · FY2024
B
Montana City Elementary School DistrictGrades PK–8 · 2 schools · 471 students · 15.1 per teacher (MT 13.7)
$11,337MT $13,570 · FY2024
A
Clancy Elementary School DistrictGrades PK–8 · 2 schools · 374 students, up 5% since 2020–21 · 13.8 per teacher (MT 13.7)
$9,809MT $13,570 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading · 9–12, Jefferson High School District44%
State average 45.7% · 40 students tested
Math · 9–12, Jefferson High School District34%
State average 35.2% · 40 students tested
Reading · PK–8, Montana City Elementary School District59%
State average 45.7% · 329 students tested
Math · PK–8, Montana City Elementary School District47%
State average 35.2% · 330 students tested
Reading · PK–8, Clancy Elementary School District61%
State average 45.7% · 254 students tested
Math · PK–8, Clancy Elementary School District49%
State average 35.2% · 254 students tested

Montana City vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Montana State towns that share Montana City’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Montana CityAMontana City Elementary PK–8 · Clancy Elementary PK–8 · Jefferson High 9–12

Every school in Montana City

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Montana State’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Montana Cityby address
Montana City School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Clancy
A
313 students15:1Rate it →
Montana City Middle Schl
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Clancy
A
158 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving Montana Cityin other towns
Jefferson High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Boulder
C+
306 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Montana City’s schools

Are Montana City’s schools good?

By Montana State’s own tests, yes: the public schools Montana City children attend outscore 87% of Montana State’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #4 of 41 Montana State towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Montana City in?

Jefferson High School District, which runs grades 9–12 and enrolls 306 students in 1 schools (2024–25).

Where do Montana City kids go to high school?

Jefferson High School in Boulder, with 306 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Montana City’s graduation rate?

80–89% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Montana State.

How much does Montana City spend per student?

$14,801 in Jefferson High School District, $11,337 in Montana City Elementary School District and $9,809 in Clancy Elementary School District (FY2024), against $13,570 across Montana State. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Montana State. Stars are from neighbors.