Top Rankings
Deer Park Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 168 students in Deer Park Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Deer Park Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
168 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Deer Park Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 350 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,490. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,762 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,685
$15,490
Spending / Student
$9,762
$15,580
Best Deer Park Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Park School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Deer Park 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Deer Park Elementary School District?
Deer Park Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 168 students.
What is the rank of Deer Park Elementary School District?
Deer Park Elementary School District is ranked #79 out of 335 school districts in Montana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Deer Park Elementary School District?
95% of Deer Park Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Deer Park Elementary School District?
Deer Park Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Deer Park Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,762 is less than the state median of $15,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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