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Big Timber School

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Big Timber School ranks 176 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

176^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Big Timber School is an elementary school located in Big Timber, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 222 students. The school is part of the Big Timber Elementary School District, which is ranked 98 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Big Timber School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state and district averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the Big Timber Elementary School District in ELA (43.44% vs. 48.68%) and Math (42.62% vs. 51.32%), but higher in Science (41.38% vs. 45.31%). However, the school's Math proficiency has been improving, increasing from 39.39% in 2023-2024 to 42.62% in 2024-2025. Additionally, Big Timber School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.09% in 2024-2025 to 42.13% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average.

Comparing Big Timber School to the nearby Melville School and McLeod School, there are some notable differences. Melville School has a higher percentage of students proficient in ELA and Math, but a lower percentage in Science. McLeod School has exceptionally high proficiency rates in ELA (87.5%) and Science (100%), but a much lower rate in Math (25%). This suggests that the schools in the area may have different strengths and areas of focus.

222

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,718

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5th and Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011

(406) 932-5939

District: Big Timber Elementary

Students who attend Big Timber School usually attend:

Middle:	Big Timber 7-8
High:	Sweet Grass County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2012 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 26 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg49%

Montana avg40%

176^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

98^th of 387Big Timber Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	176 of 401	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.8	98 of 212	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.3	194 of 332	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.0	94 of 329	71.4%	★★★★☆
2021	52.4	200 of 356	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.9	86 of 116	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.2	125 of 191	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.4	189 of 287	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.8	117 of 246	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.4	45 of 244	81.6%	★★★★☆
2011	65.4	85 of 247	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.9	83 of 241	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.1	73 of 190	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.5	43 of 194	77.8%	★★★★☆
2007	65.2	73 of 230	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.8	32 of 234	86.3%	★★★★☆
2005	67.1	75 of 218	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	84.2	29 of 217	86.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Mathematics43%+6 vs state

Science41%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Big Timber School	Public	PK, KG-6	5th and Anderson	Big Timber	59011	Sweet Grass County	Big Timber Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-5939	222	16	13.5	40.1%	190 (85.6%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	56.4	176^th of 401 public elementary schools	56.1%		58.8	98^th of 212 public elementary schools	53.8%	78	43.4	42.6	$11,718
Greycliff School	Public	PK, KG-8	301 A Street	Greycliff	59033	Sweet Grass County	Greycliff Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-6641	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	355^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.5%					(n/a)	33.3	0.0	$83,446
McLeod School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Main Street	Mc Leod	59052	Sweet Grass County	McLeod Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-6164	8	1	8.0		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.8	100^th of 401 public elementary schools	75.1%					(n/a)	87.5	25.0
Melville School	Public	PK, KG-8	50 Melville Main St	Melville	59055	Sweet Grass County	Melville Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 537-4457	20	0	8.3		20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72	89^th of 401 public elementary schools	77.8%		94.7	8^th of 212 public elementary schools	96.2%	81	50.0	62.5	$14,370

Frequently Asked Questions about Big Timber School

Is Big Timber School a good school?

Big Timber School ranks 176^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Big Timber School attend?

Students who attend Big Timber School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Big Timber 7-8
High : Sweet Grass County High School

What is the racial makeup of Big Timber School?

Students at Big Timber School are 86% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Big Timber School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 222 students attended Big Timber School.

What district is Big Timber School in?

Big Timber Elementary

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