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Best Schools in Custer, MT
Custer, MT has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,540 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Custer don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer, MT
The top high schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
2. Melstone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melstone H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
3. Huntley Project High Schl
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
4. Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin H S • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
5. Hysham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hysham K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 13 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer, MT
The top middle schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hysham 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hysham K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Melstone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melstone Elem • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 12 Students
3. Huntley Project 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
4. Custer 7-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer K-12 Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
5. Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 404 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer, MT
The top elementary schools in Custer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntley Project Elem K-6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Project K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
2. Custer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 55 Students
3. Hysham School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hysham K-12 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 52 Students
4. Melstone School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melstone Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 35 Students
5. Hardin Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 258 Students
6. Hardin Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Elem • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer, MT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer, MT has a total population of 280 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer, 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 Custer, MT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer, MT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer, 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 Custer, MT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer, MT
How many schools are in Custer, MT?
Custer, MT has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,540 students in total.
How do schools in Custer perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Custer score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Custer don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer?
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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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Custer
3 of 3 schools in Custer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Custer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.