Custer K-12 Schools

The Custer K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: one elementary school, one high school, and one middle school. The district serves a small community, with the largest school, Custer School, having just 49 students.

Within the district, the standout schools are Custer High School, which is ranked 42nd out of 182 Montana high schools and earned a 4-star rating, and Custer 7-8 (Middle School), which is ranked 8th out of 187 Montana middle schools and earned a rare 5-star rating. These schools outperformed the district and state averages in several academic areas, though the middle school's mathematics performance was notably lower.

In contrast, the elementary school, Custer School, underperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The district as a whole serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, particularly at the middle school (61.54%) and elementary school (53.06%). The small school sizes across the district suggest a focus on personalized learning, but the fluctuating school rankings indicate that the schools' performance may be influenced by factors beyond their control.