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Dodson School

Summary:

Dodson School is a small elementary school in Dodson, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 45 students. The school is part of the Dodson K-12 District, which is ranked 285 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dodson School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students (84.44%) compared to the nearby Malta K-5 school (9.8%), reflecting the demographics of the local community. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is significantly lower than the state average and the Malta K-5 school. For example, in 2022-2023, only 7.14% of Dodson School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 40.35% at Malta K-5 and the state average of 36.59%. Dodson School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools, while the Malta K-5 school ranked 124 out of 332 schools in the same year.

Despite the low academic performance, Dodson School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.9 to 9.9 over the past three years, significantly lower than the 13.2 student-teacher ratio at the Malta K-5 school. This suggests that the school may have the potential for improvement, but other factors, such as curriculum, teaching methods, or school leadership, may need to be addressed. The stark contrast in academic performance and school ranking between Dodson School and the nearby Malta K-5 school highlights the significant disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the region, indicating that the Dodson K-12 District may need to implement targeted interventions to support the Dodson School community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 124 First Ave W
       Dodson, MT  59524

(406) 383-4362

District: Dodson K-12

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,076 Help


Students who attend Dodson School usually attend:

Middle:    Dodson 7-8
High:    Dodson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.9 Help
Number of students:  45

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
84.4%
White:
4.4%
Hispanic:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dodson School ranks worse than 95.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (84.4%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dodson School is 7.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dodson School is $20,076.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dodson School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dodson K-12:

SchoolDigger ranks Dodson K-12 285th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dodson School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 5.56 342nd 356 3.9%
2022 20.26 284th 329 13.7%
2023 4.36 317th 332 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dodson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 7 0 0 0 22 0 1 0 30
2012 9 0 0 0 18 0 4 0 31
2013 11 0 0 0 32 0 4 0 47
2014 3 0 0 1 35 0 3 0 42
2015 5 0 0 0 33 0 2 0 40
2016 3 0 0 0 29 0 2 0 34
2017 3 0 0 0 35 0 1 0 39
2018 4 0 0 1 35 0 2 0 42
2019 3 0 0 1 34 0 2 0 40
2020 1 0 0 1 39 0 3 0 44
2021 2 0 0 1 37 0 0 0 40
2022 2 0 0 1 33 0 0 0 36
2023 2 0 1 2 38 0 2 0 45

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dodson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 30 5.9 5.0 90
2012 31 4.2 7.2 90.3
2013 47 5.4 8.7 93.6
2014 42 n/a n/a 92.9
2015 40 n/a n/a 100
2016 34 3.0 11.3 100
2017 39 5.7 6.8 100
2018 42 4.1 10.0 100
2019 40 4.8 8.2 72.5
2020 44 4.0 10.9 100
2021 40 4.1 9.6 n/a
2022 36 3.6 9.9 n/a
2023 45 5.6 7.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dodson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 30 5.9 5.0 90
2012 31 4.2 7.2 90.3
2013 47 5.4 8.7 93.6
2014 42 n/a n/a 92.9
2015 40 n/a n/a 100
2016 34 3.0 11.3 100
2017 39 5.7 6.8 100
2018 42 4.1 10.0 100
2019 40 4.8 8.2 72.5
2020 44 4.0 10.9 100
2021 40 4.1 9.6 n/a
2022 36 3.6 9.9 n/a
2023 45 5.6 7.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dodson School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $27,353
2022 $29,076
2023 $20,076

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dodson School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4045
 12.5%
African American00
American Indian3438
 11.8%
Asian01
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dodson School

In the 2022-23 school year, 45 students attended Dodson School.

Dodson School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Dodson School are 84% American Indian, 4% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Dodson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dodson 7-8
High : Dodson High School


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