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Melstone School

Summary:

Melstone School is a small public elementary school in Melstone, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with just 35 students. Despite the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, Melstone School has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools.

Academically, only 17.65% of Melstone students were proficient or better in both mathematics and reading in 2022-2023, far below the Melstone Elementary district average of 27.59% and 31.03%, and the state average of 36.59% and 46.03%. Despite spending $18,545 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's performance has declined over the years, with proficiency rates dropping from 38.89% in 2021-2022 to 17.65% in 2022-2023.

While the data does not provide insights into the potential factors contributing to Melstone School's academic challenges, the school's small size, lack of nearby comparisons, and fluctuating student-teacher ratio suggest that there may be unique circumstances impacting the school's ability to deliver effective instruction and support student learning. Further analysis of the school's demographics and surrounding educational landscape could help identify opportunities for improvement and better support the students of Melstone School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5 6th Avenue N
       Melstone, MT  59054

(406) 358-2352

District: Melstone Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
302nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,644 Help


Students who attend Melstone School usually attend:

Middle:    Melstone Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  35

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.1%
American Indian:
2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melstone School ranks worse than 91% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), American Indian (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melstone School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melstone School is $18,644.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Melstone Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melstone Elementary 274th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melstone School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 26.17 228th 287 20.6%
2021 29.03 278th 356 21.9%
2022 51.74 189th 329 42.6%
2023 11.61 302nd 332 9.0%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Melstone School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 62 62
1991 38 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1992 47 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1993 41 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1994 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1995 48 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1996 48 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1997 46 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1998 42 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 45
1999 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2000 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2001 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2002 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2005 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2006 34 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 34
2007 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2008 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2009 35 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2010 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45
2012 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2013 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44
2014 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 43
2015 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41
2016 44 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 45
2017 40 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 41
2018 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35
2019 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23
2020 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 23
2021 26 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 27
2022 31 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 32
2023 34 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 35

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 Melstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 7.0 8.8 22.6
1991 39 3.0 13.0 38.5
1992 48 3.0 16.0 29.2
1993 43 3.9 11.0 30.2
1994 56 4.8 11.7 35.7
1995 49 5.6 8.8 36.7
1996 49 5.6 8.8 36.7
1997 48 4.5 10.7 29.2
1998 45 4.6 9.8 42.2
1999 43 4.3 10.0 41.9
2000 39 4.0 9.8 30.8
2001 43 4.3 10.0 34.9
2002 42 4.6 9.1 23.8
2003 42 4.6 9.1 23.8
2004 32 4.2 7.6 15.6
2005 34 3.4 10.0 29.4
2006 34 3.5 9.7 41.2
2007 35 3.5 10.0 51.4
2008 39 3.5 11.1 56.4
2009 35 3.3 10.6 68.6
2010 44 4.4 9.9 20.5
2011 45 4.5 9.8 11.1
2012 38 4.7 8.0 60.5
2013 44 4.8 9.0 56.8
2014 43 4.8 8.8 65.1
2015 41 6.0 6.8 56.1
2016 45 6.0 7.5 44.4
2017 41 4.7 8.7 48.8
2018 35 4.7 7.4 51.4
2019 23 4.3 5.2 43.5
2020 23 4.7 4.8 47.8
2021 27 4.3 6.1 n/a
2022 32 3.3 9.6 n/a
2023 35 3.5 9.8 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 Melstone School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 62 7.0 8.8 22.6
1991 39 3.0 13.0 38.5
1992 48 3.0 16.0 29.2
1993 43 3.9 11.0 30.2
1994 56 4.8 11.7 35.7
1995 49 5.6 8.8 36.7
1996 49 5.6 8.8 36.7
1997 48 4.5 10.7 29.2
1998 45 4.6 9.8 42.2
1999 43 4.3 10.0 41.9
2000 39 4.0 9.8 30.8
2001 43 4.3 10.0 34.9
2002 42 4.6 9.1 23.8
2003 42 4.6 9.1 23.8
2004 32 4.2 7.6 15.6
2005 34 3.4 10.0 29.4
2006 34 3.5 9.7 41.2
2007 35 3.5 10.0 51.4
2008 39 3.5 11.1 56.4
2009 35 3.3 10.6 68.6
2010 44 4.4 9.9 20.5
2011 45 4.5 9.8 11.1
2012 38 4.7 8.0 60.5
2013 44 4.8 9.0 56.8
2014 43 4.8 8.8 65.1
2015 41 6.0 6.8 56.1
2016 45 6.0 7.5 44.4
2017 41 4.7 8.7 48.8
2018 35 4.7 7.4 51.4
2019 23 4.3 5.2 43.5
2020 23 4.7 4.8 47.8
2021 27 4.3 6.1 n/a
2022 32 3.3 9.6 n/a
2023 35 3.5 9.8 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 Melstone School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $18,545
2021 $22,300
2022 $17,099
2023 $18,644

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melstone School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2335
 52.2%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2334
 47.8%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melstone School

Melstone School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Montana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Melstone School.

Students who attend Melstone School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melstone Middle School

Students at Melstone School are 97% White, 3% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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