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Melrose School

Elementary School · Melrose Elem

PO Box 128, Melrose, MT 59743

Enrollment

5

Student-Teacher

5:1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

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Elementary School in Melrose · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Melrose School

Melrose School is a public elementary school in Melrose, MT, part of Melrose Elem. Melrose School serves approximately 5 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.

Structured state assessment records for Melrose School show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.

What Parents Should Know

At 5 students, Melrose School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 5:1 students to teachers, Melrose School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Melrose School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

School Profile

Limited Data
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
5 students
Type
Public
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Address
PO Box 128, Melrose, MT 59743
Phone
(406) 835-2811
Data Year
SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2009-10)

Math Proficiency 49.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 75.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
School
State
N/A

Based on 4 test records from MT state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
24.5%
ELA
75%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
5:1 student-teacher ratio
1 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
40.0%

Location

PO Box 128, Melrose, MT 59743

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Melrose School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Twin Bridges School (rated 7.6/10, 18.1 miles away, in nearby Twin Bridges). Another option is Whittier School (rated 7.0/10, 26.4 miles away, in nearby Butte). Additionally, Hillcrest School (rated 6.8/10, 26.2 miles away, in nearby Butte). For more schools in Melrose, see our Melrose schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 27.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Divide School Divide 8.8 mi
Reichle School Glen 11.8 mi
Wise River School Wise River 16.7 mi
Twin Bridges School Twin Bridges 18.1 mi 7.6
Twin Bridges High School Twin Bridges 18.1 mi 8.5
Twin Bridges Middle School Twin Bridges 18.1 mi 7.6
SILVER BOW MONTESSORI SCHOOL Butte 24.0 mi
Margaret Leary School Butte 24.2 mi 6.5
Ramsay School Ramsay 25.8 mi 4.4
Ramsay Middle School Ramsay 25.8 mi 5.7
West Elementary School Butte 26.7 mi 6.6
BUTTE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Butte 26.6 mi 5.6
Emerson School Butte 26.4 mi 5.2
Whittier School Butte 26.4 mi 7.0
Hillcrest School Butte 26.2 mi 6.8
Butte High School Butte 27.1 mi 4.6
BUTTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Butte 27.2 mi 7.5
Kennedy School Butte 27.6 mi 4.6
HIGHLAND VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Butte 27.0 mi
East Middle School Butte 27.0 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 59743 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$50,938

Median Home Value

$484,600

Median Rent

$943/mo

Population

192

College Educated

29.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Median Age

57.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Melrose School

What grades does Melrose School serve?

Melrose School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Melrose School?

Melrose School has an enrollment of approximately 5 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Melrose School?

The student-teacher ratio at Melrose School is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

What are the test scores at Melrose School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Melrose School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Is Melrose School a charter school?

No, Melrose School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Melrose School a Title I school?

No, Melrose School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
5
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Silver Bow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.0%

District

Melrose Elem
District Enrollment
5
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,167

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