Serving 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dodson 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 ≤20% (which is lower than 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 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dodson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dodson School's student population of 41 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dodson 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 Dodson School is 0.30, 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
#602 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
83%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
10%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dodson School's ranking?
Dodson School is ranked #602 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?
≤20% 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 Dodson School?
41 students attend Dodson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dodson School students are American Indian, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dodson School?
Dodson School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dodson School offer ?
Dodson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dodson School part of?
Dodson School is part of Dodson K-12 School District.
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