Nashua K-12 Schools

The Nashua K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three small schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. While the district serves a diverse student population, including a significant Native American representation, the performance of the middle and high schools has declined in recent years, with both schools seeing drops in their statewide rankings.

The Nashua School (Elementary) has maintained a consistent ranking, though it is still in the bottom quarter of elementary schools in the state. In contrast, Nashua High School has seen a significant decline, dropping from 70th out of 92 high schools in 2014-2015 to 128th out of 138 in 2020-2021. Similarly, Nashua 6-8 Middle School has fluctuated in its ranking, going from 58th out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 135th out of 187 in 2022-2023.

Despite the challenges faced by the middle and high schools, all three schools in the Nashua K-12 Schools district have the same reported spending per student of $14,209 for the 2018-2019 school year, suggesting that funding may not be the primary driver of the performance differences observed. The district's small school sizes, with Nashua High School having only 34 students and Nashua 6-8 Middle School having 24 students, may also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular opportunities.