For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 266 students in Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51爆料s in Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
266 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#307 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Graduation Rate
50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.40
% American Indian
97%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
n/a
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,883 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,387 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,883
$15,312
Spending / Student
$31,387
$15,401
Best Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hays-lodge Pole High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Lodge Pole School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Hays-lodge Pole 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
197 School Road
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Hays, MT 59527
(406) 673-3120
Gr: 7-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools?
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 266 students.
What is the rank of Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools?
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools is ranked #302 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools?
97% of Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools?
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,387 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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