Melstone School

5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 35 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Melstone 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Melstone School's student population of 35 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
35 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Melstone 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 Melstone School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#536 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Melstone School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melstone 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.
21-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melstone School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Melstone School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Melstone School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Melstone School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Melstone School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 1999-00 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Melstone School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Melstone School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melstone School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melstone School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melstone School's ranking?
Melstone School is ranked #536 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Melstone School?
35 students attend Melstone School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Melstone School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melstone School?
Melstone School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Melstone School offer ?
Melstone School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Melstone School part of?
Melstone School is part of Melstone Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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