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A grain elevator in Plentywood, Montana. The tallest structure in town.Photo: J.B. Chandler · Public domain
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Schools in Plentywood · Plentywood K-12 Schools

Plentywood’s public schools outscore 73% of Montana districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Plentywood, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Reading proficiency in Plentywood’s districts is 52%, above the Montana average (46%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Montana, not nationally.

K–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
52%
▲ 6 pts vs MT 46%
2021–22
Math proficiency
37%
▲ 2 pts vs MT 35%
2021–22
Spent per student
$15.6K
▲ 15% vs MT $13.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.6
MT 13.7 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
341 students on the public path
In brief

Plentywood’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 158 Montana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Plentywood’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 73% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 52% and math 37% in spring 2022, against 46% and 35% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,594 per student, against $13,570 across Montana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Plentywood 7-8, then Plentywood High School. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. 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 Plentywood’s grade

B+ Test scores

B+: better than 73% of Montana school districts. Test scores are above the Montana average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Montana school districts we grade (241)Better than 73%
Lower resultsHigher results
Montana towns with similar household incomes (158)Better than 67%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 194 test results could put Plentywood anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Plentywood’s students in the tested grades sat them (194 in math, 195 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–6Plentywood SchoolPlentywood K-12 SchoolsB+
7–8Plentywood 7-8Plentywood K-12 SchoolsC
9–12Plentywood High SchoolPlentywood K-12 SchoolsC

Plentywood’s public schools are run by Plentywood K-12 Schools, which also serves Outlook. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

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

Plentywood K-12 SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 341 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 10.6 per teacher (MT 13.7)
$15,594MT $13,570 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading52%
State average 45.7% · 195 students tested
Math37%
State average 35.2% · 194 students tested

Plentywood vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PlentywoodB+Plentywood K-12 Schools

Every school in Plentywood

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

District schools in Plentywoodby address
Plentywood School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B+
179 students10:1Rate it →
Plentywood 7-8
Middle · Grades 7–8
C
61 students14:1Rate it →
Plentywood High School
High · Grades 9–12
C
101 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Plentywood’s schools

Are Plentywood’s schools good?

By Montana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Plentywood children attend outscore 73% of Montana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Plentywood in?

Plentywood K-12 Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 341 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Plentywood kids go to high school?

Plentywood High School, with 101 students; its own test results earn a C.

How much does Plentywood spend per student?

$15,594 in Plentywood K-12 Schools (FY2024), against $13,570 across Montana. 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. Stars are from neighbors.