Dodson K-12

The Dodson K-12 district in Montana is home to three small schools: an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Despite their small enrollments, ranging from 16 to 45 students, the schools in this district consistently rank in the bottom 20% of their respective school types statewide, with the high school ranked 137 out of 138 high schools in Montana.

A notable characteristic of the Dodson K-12 schools is the high percentage of Native American students, ranging from 62.5% to 84.44% across the three campuses. This suggests the need for culturally responsive teaching practices and support services tailored to this student population. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 285 out of 300 districts in Montana and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating systemic challenges within the district.

While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 5.0 to 9.7, the lack of detailed performance data, such as test scores and graduation rates, makes it difficult to fully assess the quality of education being provided. Without this information, it is unclear what specific interventions or support may be needed to improve the educational outcomes for students attending the Dodson School, Dodson High School, and Dodson 7-8.