Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alberton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alberton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alberton School's student population of 83 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
83 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Alberton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alberton School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Alberton School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Alberton School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-lpG1Iy.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alberton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alberton School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-ODDZKc.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alberton School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alberton School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-MfINrP.png)
American Indian
n/a
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alberton School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alberton School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-zT7EPv.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alberton School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alberton School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-btxZ4YG.png)
Hispanic
7%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alberton School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alberton School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-btxZ5ac.png)
Black
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alberton School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alberton School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-EGZK40.png)
White
93%
78%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alberton School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alberton School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-G7GaHz.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alberton School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alberton School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-NWzd60.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alberton School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alberton School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-bxfwbyv.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-XlOw7R.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Alberton School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Alberton School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/48000/48018/alberton-school-chart-CQt4r9.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
25%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alberton School's ranking?
Alberton School is ranked #694 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Alberton School?
83 students attend Alberton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Alberton School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alberton School?
Alberton School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alberton School offer ?
Alberton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Alberton School part of?
Alberton School is part of Alberton K-12 Schools School District.
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