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Kinsey School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

311^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 22% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Kinsey School is an elementary school located in Kinsey, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 52 students. While the school is part of the Kinsey Elementary School District, which is ranked 315 out of 387 districts in Montana, Kinsey School's own performance has fluctuated, ranking as high as 55th out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023 but dropping to 311th out of 401 in 2024-2025.

Kinsey School's test scores are generally below the state averages, with only 29.41% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 23.53% in Mathematics, and 30% in Science in 2024-2025, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. However, the school has relatively low rates of free and reduced lunch recipients at 5.77% in 2024-2025, which is significantly lower than the nearby Miles City Elementary District schools, which range from 41.27% to 66.67%.

Kinsey School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $6,975, which is lower than the nearby Miles City Elementary District schools, which ranged from $9,166 to $9,871 per student. Additionally, Kinsey School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.8 in 2024-2025, compared to the nearby schools, which ranged from 10.5 to 13.9. These factors suggest that Kinsey School may face more challenges in terms of resources and educational outcomes compared to the surrounding schools in the area.

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,683

Per pupil spending ?

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7 Mastin Road
Kinsey, MT 59338

(406) 232-2440

District: Kinsey Elementary

Students who attend Kinsey School usually attend:

High:

Custer County District High

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Pacific Islander:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2009 → 22nd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (27% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2009

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Montana avg40%

311^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 22%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 7% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

315^th of 387Kinsey 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	28.6	311 of 401	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	70.6	71 of 212	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.4	55 of 332	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	96 of 329	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	68.4	118 of 356	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	10.9	267 of 287	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	39.3	177 of 246	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	58.6	117 of 247	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.3	89 of 241	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.7	67 of 190	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.2	59 of 194	69.6%	★★★★☆
2007	53.0	128 of 230	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	66.6	67 of 234	71.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science30%-8 vs state

English Language Arts29%-14 vs state

Mathematics24%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Kinsey School

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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
Kinsey School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Mastin Road	Kinsey	59338	Custer County	Kinsey Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 232-2440	52	4	14.8	5.8%	51 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28.6	311^th of 401 public elementary schools	22.4%		70.6	71^st of 212 public elementary schools	66.5%	240	29.4	23.5	$9,683
Kircher School	Public	PK, KG-8	331 Kircher Creek Road	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Kircher Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-2761	51	4	12.7	5.9%	44 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	27.6	317^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.9%		53.1	116^th of 212 public elementary schools	45.3%	201	23.1	30.8	$10,731
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-2	106 North Strevell Ave	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-2888	98	9	10.5	56.1%	95 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$14,074
Garfield School	Public	K-5	1015 Milwaukee	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-4310	210	17	12.3	66.7%	181 (86.2%)	5 (2.4%)	7 (3.3%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.6	278^th of 401 public elementary schools	30.7%		27.6	170^th of 212 public elementary schools	19.8%	108	31.0	29.4	$11,973
Lincoln School	Public	3-5	210 South Lake Ave	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-1697	166	12	13.9	47.0%	146 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	14.5	360^th of 401 public elementary schools	10.2%		27.5	171^st of 212 public elementary schools	19.3%	189	17.2	14.7	$9,848
Highland Park School	Public	PK, KG-2	716 South Cale	Miles City	59301	Custer County	Miles City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 234-3890	126	10	12.6	41.3%	100 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			$15,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Kinsey School

What district is Kinsey School in?

Kinsey Elementary

What schools do graduates of Kinsey School attend?

Students who attend Kinsey School usually go on to attend:

High : Custer County District High

Is Kinsey School a good school?

Kinsey School ranks in the bottom 22.4% of Montana elementary schools.

How many students attend Kinsey School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 52 students attended Kinsey School.

What is the racial makeup of Kinsey School?

Students at Kinsey School are 98% White, 2% Pacific Islander.

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