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#238 of 603 schools in MT

Top 39% in state

Dutton/brady Elementary

Elementary School · Dutton/brady K-12 Schools · Dutton, MT

A Dutton/brady K-12 Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 2nd St NE, Dutton, MT 59433

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.8:1
District spending per student$18,813
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Dutton/brady Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dutton/brady 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated747/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,750

Median home value

$141,000

Median rent

$775/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

1 in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Midway ColonyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–8Not available18Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dutton/brady K-12 Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$18,813NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dutton/brady Elementary is listed in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dutton/brady Elementary

Dutton/brady Elementary is a public elementary school in Dutton, MT, part of Dutton/brady K-12 Schools, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dutton/brady Elementary

What grades does Dutton/brady Elementary serve?

Dutton/brady Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Dutton/brady Elementary?

Dutton/brady Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutton/brady Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dutton/brady Elementary is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dutton/brady Elementary rank in MT?

Dutton/brady Elementary ranks #238 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Dutton/brady Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Dutton/brady Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dutton/brady Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dutton/brady Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dutton/brady Elementary a charter school?

No, Dutton/brady Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dutton/brady Elementary a Title I school?

No, Dutton/brady Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dutton/brady Elementary?

68.1% of students at Dutton/brady 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 – 8th
Enrollment
47
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Teton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 59433)
398
Area median age
50.8
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 59433; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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