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Public School Review - Established 2003

Liberty Elementary School District

333 2100 Rd S
Galata, MT 59444
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 432-5265

Top Rankings

Liberty Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 13 students in Liberty Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Liberty Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
845 Schools
# Students
13 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind125
1126
2328
3129
4129
5229
6229
7228
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District Rank

Liberty Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#232 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School District
2023#232
2022#302
2021#288
2019#325
2018#285
2017#316
2016#115
2015#98
2013#207
2012#118
2011#116
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30%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
202330%37%
202215%35%
202115%36%
201915%42%
201824%42%
201715%41%
201650%43%
201550%40%
201369%66%
201280%68%
201180%68%
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30-39%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
202234%46%
202134%47%
201924%50%
201824%51%
201734%51%
201650%50%
201550%48%
201369%84%
201280%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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≤20%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
2024100%77%
2023100%77%
2022100%78%
2021100%78%
2020100%78%
2019100%78%
2018100%79%
2017100%79%
2016100%79%
2015100%80%
2014100%80%
2013100%81%
2012100%81%
2011100%82%
2010100%83%
2009100%83%
2008100%84%
2007100%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
2004100%85%
2003100%85%
2002100%85%
2001100%85%
2000100%86%
1999100%86%
1998100%87%
1997100%87%
1996100%88%
1995100%88%
1994100%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$760,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$2 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$683,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
20180$2 MM
20170$2 MM
20160$2 MM
20150$2 MM
20140$2 MM
20120$2 MM
20110$2 MM
20100$2 MM
20090$1 MM
20080$1 MM
20070$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
20030$1 MM
20020$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
19990$1 MM
19980$1 MM
19970$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student
$10,704
$17,353

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$10,704$17,353
2022$8,244$17,118
2021$11,176$18,438
2020$8,244$17,118
2019$8,516$16,964
2018$7,217$17,300
2017$7,434$17,087
2000$3,615$9,308
1999$3,060$8,330
1998$3,392$8,573
1997$3,413$7,655
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Spending / Student
$9,620
$16,311

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearLiberty Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$9,620$16,311
2022$8,141$16,545
2021$10,044$17,330
2020$8,141$16,545
2019$8,242$16,216
2018$7,283$17,245
2017$6,925$16,779
2000$3,372$9,009
1999$3,107$8,277
1998$2,570$8,100
1997$3,227$7,814
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Best Liberty Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(406) 432-5265
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 13 students.
What is the rank of Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District is ranked #189 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty Elementary School District?
100% of Liberty Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School District?
Liberty Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 13 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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