Melstone Elem School District
School District · Melstone, Montana
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,170
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.8:1
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How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$20,170
+$6,902 vs Montana median
District size
35 students
Smaller than Montana median
About Melstone Elem
Melstone Elem is a Melstone, Montana school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 35 students with a student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1. The district invests $20,170 per student annually.
In standardized testing, Melstone Elem students show an average math proficiency of 38.4% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .
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District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Melstone Elem with test data.
Schools in Melstone Elem
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Montana
- City
- Melstone
- Total Enrollment
- 35
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Melstone Elem?
Melstone Elem has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
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What is the per-pupil spending in Melstone Elem?
Melstone Elem spends $20,170 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melstone Elem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Melstone Elem is 5.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Melstone Elem?
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What are the test scores in Melstone Elem?
Across schools in Melstone Elem with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Montana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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