Wibaux K-12 Schools

The Wibaux K-12 Schools district in Montana consists of three schools: Wibaux Elementary School, Wibaux High School, and Wibaux 7-8. While the elementary school has consistently been a top performer in the state, the high school has seen a significant decline in its ranking over the years. The small school sizes across the district may contribute to personalized learning environments but also present challenges in resource allocation and extracurricular offerings.

Wibaux Elementary School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking 22nd out of 332 Montana elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year with a 5-star rating. The school has maintained a strong ranking in the top third of Montana elementary schools over the past few years, with a low student-teacher ratio of 9.6 that suggests a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Wibaux High School was once a top-performing high school in the state, ranking 8th out of 113 schools in 2015-2016, but has since seen a significant decline in its ranking, dropping to 102nd out of 138 schools in 2020-2021 with a 1-star rating.

The small school sizes across the Wibaux K-12 Schools district may contribute to the personalized learning environments, as evidenced by the low student-teacher ratios, but could also present challenges in terms of resource allocation and extracurricular offerings. Wibaux High School has the smallest enrollment with only 32 students, while Wibaux Elementary School has the largest enrollment with 92 students. The racial makeup of the schools also varies, with Wibaux Elementary School having a more diverse student population compared to the other two schools.