Melstone Elementary School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Melstone Elementary School District, serving 45 students. Melstone Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
- Public schools in Melstone Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
- The top ranked public schools in Melstone Elementary School District are Melstone 7-8 and Melstone School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is less than the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Melstone Elementary School District |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 358-2352 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 824 Schools |
| # of Students | 45 Students | 147,122 Students |
| # of Teachers | 7 Teachers | 10,494 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Melstone Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 350 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #209 out of 350 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 51% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 16,705 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 1,123 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | n/a | 6,836 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of Black Students | n/a | 1,264 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of White Students | 45 Students | 115,493 Students |
| % White Students | 100% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 335 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 5,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 4 | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 4 | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 4 | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 5 | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 6 | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 5 | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 7 | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 6 | 11,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 4 | 11,233 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 11,309 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,939 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 10,392 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,679 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $821,000 | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $914,000 | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,204 | $17,087 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,926 | $16,779 |
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Melstone Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Melstone 7-8 Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50%5 6th Avenue N10
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: 7-8 | 10 students
- Melstone School Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50%5 6th Avenue N10
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: PK-6 | 35 students
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