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#463 of 603 schools in MT
Dodson School
Elementary School · Dodson K-12 · Dodson, MT
An elementary school in Dodson, MT where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 278, Dodson, MT 59524
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dodson School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 20% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,295
Median home value
$58,500
Median rent
$517/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dodson K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $28,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dodson School is listed in Dodson K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dodson School
Dodson School is a public elementary school in Dodson, MT, part of Dodson K-12, serving approximately 41 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dodson School
What grades does Dodson School serve?
Dodson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dodson School?
Dodson School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodson School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dodson School rank in MT?
Dodson School ranks #463 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Dodson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dodson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Dodson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dodson School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Dodson School a charter school?
No, Dodson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dodson School a Title I school?
No, Dodson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dodson School?
100.0% of students at Dodson School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.4%
- Phone
- (406) 383-4362
- Area population (ZIP 59524)
- 875
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 59524; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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