Philipsburg K-12 Schools

The Philipsburg K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The data reveals that Granite High School is the standout performer, having significantly improved its statewide ranking from 82nd out of 138 high schools in 2020-2021 to 30th out of 114 high schools in 2021-2022, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Philipsburg 7-8 (Middle School) is the highest-ranked school in the district, earning a 3-star rating and ranking 67th out of 200 Montana middle schools in 2020-2021.

The schools in the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district have relatively small student populations, with Philipsburg School (Elementary) having 94 students, Granite High School having 62 students, and Philipsburg 7-8 (Middle School) having 25 students. This small size may contribute to the low student-teacher ratios, which range from 7.6 students per teacher at the middle school to 12.3 students per teacher at the elementary school. However, the student racial makeup of the schools is predominantly white, with limited representation of other racial and ethnic groups, which could be an area for the district to address.

Interestingly, the reported spending per student is consistent across all three schools at $12,101 for the 2018-2019 school year, suggesting a fair and equitable funding allocation within the district. Overall, the Philipsburg K-12 Schools district appears to have a standout high school, small school sizes, and consistent funding, but also a need to address the lack of diversity in the student population.