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S Y School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 100% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

S Y School is an exceptional elementary school in Miles City, MT, serving 06 students in grades PK-8 and part of the highly-ranked S Y Elementary District.

With 100% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, S Y School boasts exceptional academic performance that far exceeds the state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5 to 6 students per teacher, allows for highly individualized attention and support. Additionally, the school's higher-than-average spending of $11,166 per student likely contributes to its outstanding outcomes.

While the school's small size and high resource levels are impressive, it will be important to monitor the long-term sustainability of this model as the student population fluctuates. Additionally, without data on the school's free and reduced lunch rates, it is difficult to assess the socioeconomic diversity of the student body. Overall, S Y School is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students, and parents in the Miles City area should consider it as a top choice for their children.

Students ?

6.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,380

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Road 664
Miles City, MT 59301

(406) 421-5526

District: S Y Elementary

Students who attend S Y School usually attend:

High:

Custer County District High

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (100% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school100%

District avg100%

Montana avg40%

1^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 1%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 387S Y Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts100%+57 vs state

Mathematics100%+63 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
S Y School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Road 664	Miles City	59301	Custer County	S Y Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 421-5526	6	1	6.0		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.8	1^st of 401 public elementary schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$23,380

Frequently Asked Questions about S Y School

Is S Y School a good school?

Yes! S Y School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 401 Montana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of S Y School attend?

Students who attend S Y School usually go on to attend:

High : Custer County District High

How many students attend S Y School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 6 students attended S Y School.

What is the racial makeup of S Y School?

Students at S Y School are 100% White.

What district is S Y School in?

S Y Elementary

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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