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Public School Review - Established 2003

Willow Creek Elementary School District

407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (406) 285-6991
www.willowcreek.k12.mt.us

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 42 students in Willow Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Willow Creek 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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
42 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind525
1626
2728
3329
4529
5429
6329
7428
8529
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District Rank

Willow Creek 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)
#120 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School District
2023#120
2022#165
2021#186
2019#294
2018#285
2017#223
2016#212
2013#173
2012#181
2011#176
2010#185
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30%
37%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
202330%37%
202230%35%
202130%36%
201924%42%
201824%42%
201730%41%
201630%43%
201369%66%
201269%68%
201169%68%
201069%67%
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40-59%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%46%
202149%47%
201934%50%
201824%51%
201749%51%
201630%50%
201380%84%
201280%86%
201180%84%
201080%84%
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≥50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
20200.150.38
20190.150.38
20180.120.36
20170.120.36
20160.090.36
20150.080.35
20140.050.35
20120.140.34
20110.100.33
20100.110.30
20020.060.26
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% American Indian
n/a
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2018)

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
20182%12%
20172%12%
20023%11%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
20208%5%
20198%5%
20183%4%
20173%4%
20163%4%
20154%4%
20142%4%
20123%4%
20104%3%
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% Black
n/a
1%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2018)

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
20182%1%
20172%1%
20162%1%
20102%1%
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% White
98%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
2024100%77%
2023100%77%
2022100%78%
2021100%78%
202092%78%
201992%78%
201893%79%
201793%79%
201695%79%
201596%80%
201498%80%
2013100%81%
201292%81%
201195%82%
201094%83%
2009100%83%
2008100%84%
2007100%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
2004100%85%
2003100%85%
200297%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%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2012)

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
20125%1%
20115%1%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$761,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearWillow Creek 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
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
20150$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$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
$702,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearWillow Creek 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
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
20150$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$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 (17-18)
$12,780
$17,300

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
2018$12,780$17,300
2012$9,764$16,184
2011$8,519$15,398
2000$7,490$9,308
1999$5,569$8,330
1998$5,730$8,573
1997$6,212$7,655
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Spending / Student (17-18)
$11,525
$17,245

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearWillow Creek Elementary School DistrictMontana
2018$11,525$17,245
2012$10,309$15,796
2011$8,296$15,854
2000$7,490$9,009
1999$5,246$8,277
1998$5,413$8,100
1997$5,827$7,814
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Best Willow Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Creek 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 Main Street
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: 7-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Willow Creek School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Main
Willow Creek, MT 59760
(406) 285-6991
Gr: PK-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 42 students.
What is the rank of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District is ranked #186 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Creek Elementary School District?
98% of Willow Creek Elementary School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Creek Elementary School District?
Willow Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 42 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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