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#595 of 603 schools in MT
Alberton Elementary
Elementary School · Alberton K-12 Schools · Alberton, MT
An Alberton K-12 Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 330, Alberton, MT 59820
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alberton Elementary score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alberton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,586
Median home value
$332,000
Median rent
$1,000/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North West Indian Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alberton K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alberton Elementary is listed in Alberton K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alberton Elementary
Alberton Elementary is a public elementary school in Alberton, MT, part of Alberton K-12 Schools, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alberton Elementary
What grades does Alberton Elementary serve?
Alberton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alberton Elementary?
Alberton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alberton Elementary is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alberton Elementary rank in MT?
Alberton Elementary ranks #595 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Alberton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alberton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alberton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alberton Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alberton Elementary a charter school?
No, Alberton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alberton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alberton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alberton Elementary?
100.0% of students at Alberton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mineral County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 70.0%
- Phone
- (406) 722-4413
- Area population (ZIP 59820)
- 1,904
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59820; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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