Top Rankings
Melstone 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 37 students in Melstone Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Melstone Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and 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
837 Schools
# Students
37 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melstone Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
35%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.40
Showing 2000–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$981,000
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$960,000
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student (16-17)
$15,204
$17,087
Showing 2000–2017. View full 28-year historical data
Spending / Student (16-17)
$16,926
$16,779
Showing 2000–2017. View full 28-year historical data
Best Melstone Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 37 students.
What is the rank of Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District is ranked #234 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Melstone Elementary School District?
97% of Melstone Elementary School District students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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