Fort Benton Elementary

The Fort Benton Elementary district in Montana is home to two schools: Fort Benton School, an elementary school, and Fort Benton 7-8, a middle school. While both schools have performed well, the standout in this district is the Fort Benton 7-8 middle school, which has consistently ranked among the top 10-15 middle schools in the state over the past three years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Fort Benton 7-8 middle school boasts an impressive statewide ranking, placing 10th out of 187 middle schools in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. In contrast, the Fort Benton School elementary school has seen more fluctuation in its rankings, going from 22nd in 2020-2021 to 66th in 2022-2023. The middle school also has a lower student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8, compared to 13.9 at the elementary school, which may contribute to its strong performance.

While the racial makeup of both schools is relatively homogeneous, with the majority of students being white, the data does not provide information on the free and reduced lunch rates, which could offer insights into the socioeconomic status of the student populations and how that may impact academic performance. Overall, the Fort Benton Elementary district appears to be home to a high-performing middle school, while the elementary school has also demonstrated solid academic results, though with some fluctuations in its statewide ranking.