Best Schools in Busby, MT
Busby, MT has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,481 students. On average they score 11% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Busby underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Busby, MT
The top high schools in Busby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colstrip High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 151 Students
2. Lodge Grass High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
3. Lame Deer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lame Deer H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 169 Students
4. Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
Best Middle Schools in Busby, MT
The top middle schools in Busby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank Brattin Middle Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
2. Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
3. Lodge Grass 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 85 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Busby, MT
The top elementary schools in Busby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Butte Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colstrip Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. Lodge Grass School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodge Grass Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
3. Crow Agency School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Busby, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Busby, MT has a total population of 986 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Busby, MT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Busby, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Busby, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Busby, MT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Busby, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Busby, MT
How many schools are in Busby, MT?
Busby, MT has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,481 students in total.
How do schools in Busby perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Busby score 11% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Busby underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Busby?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 14%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Busby
All 1 public schools we grade in Busby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.