Fort Benton School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Fort Benton School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Benton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fort Benton School's student population of 184 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Benton School is ranked within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fort Benton School is 0.21, 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
#23 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
89%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Benton School's ranking?
Fort Benton School is ranked #23 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Fort Benton School?
184 students attend Fort Benton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fort Benton School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Benton School?
Fort Benton School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Benton School offer ?
Fort Benton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Benton School part of?
Fort Benton School is part of Fort Benton Elem School District.
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