Melstone Elementary School District

5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 47 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 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
47 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Melstone Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#131 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Melstone Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melstone Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melstone Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.39
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
45 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
96%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
285
# Students in K Grade:
5
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
8
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
1
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
4
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
6
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$815,000
$2,285 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Melstone Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$836,000
$2,298 MM
This chart displays total spending of Melstone Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (16-17)
$15,204
$17,087
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Melstone Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Spending / Student (16-17)
$16,926
$16,779
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Melstone Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.

Best Melstone Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: 7-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Melstone School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 47 students.
What is the rank of Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District is ranked #216 out of 349 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?
96% of Melstone Elementary School District students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 47 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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