Top Rankings
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 134 students in Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
840 Schools
# Students
134 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 350 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
% American Indian
1%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
85%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,224 is higher than the state median of $15,270. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,687 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,224
$15,270
Spending / Student
$15,687
$15,359
Best Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin Gateway School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District is ranked #4 out of 333 school districts in Montana (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
85% of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District?
Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,687 is higher than the state median of $15,359. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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