Serving 234 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 61% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
Monforton School's student population of 234 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monforton School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monforton School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
91%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #19 out of 707 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Monforton School?
234 students attend Monforton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Monforton School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 16:1, 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
What school district is Monforton School part of?
Monforton School is part of Monforton Elem School District.
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