Summary:
The three schools located in the 59054 zip code serve students from elementary through high school, with a predominantly white student population in a rural area. While Melstone High School stands out as the top performer, the other two schools, Melstone School (elementary) and Melstone Middle School, struggle with low state-wide rankings and poor academic outcomes compared to state averages.
Melstone High School is the clear standout, ranking between 47th and 67th out of all Montana high schools and receiving a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Melstone School and Melstone Middle School both have relatively low state-wide rankings and poor performance metrics, with Melstone School ranking in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools and receiving a 0-star rating.
Despite the high per-student spending, ranging from $18,545 to $23,366, and low student-teacher ratios, the schools in the 59054 zip code struggle to achieve strong academic outcomes. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the challenges these small, rural schools face in providing a diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities. Further investigation into the factors driving the performance differences between the schools could inform strategies to support student success in this area.
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