Serving 262 students in grades 3-5, Monforton School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monforton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Monforton School's student population of 262 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Monforton School ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monforton School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monforton School's ranking?
Monforton School is ranked #33 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Monforton School often compared to?
Monforton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson School, Manhattan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Monforton School?
262 students attend Monforton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Monforton School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monforton School?
Monforton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monforton School offer ?
Monforton School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monforton School part of?
Monforton School is part of Monforton Elementary School District.
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