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Public School Review - Established 2003

Melstone Elementary School District

5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (406) 358-2352
www.melstonepublicschools.org

Top Rankings

Melstone Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 37 students in Melstone Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Melstone Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
845 Schools
# Students
37 Students
147,515 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
10,737 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
Kind325
1326
2428
3329
4629
5429
6129
7828
8529
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District Rank

Melstone Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 335 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MT)
#286 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School District
2023#286
2022#131
2021#161
2019#190
2018#209
2017#294
2016#153
2015#237
2013#313
2012#337
2011#324
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(21-22)
40-59%
35%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%35%
202144%36%
201944%42%
201834%42%
201724%41%
201649%43%
201524%40%
201344%66%
201224%68%
201144%68%
201044%67%
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40-59%
46%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
202249%46%
202144%47%
201944%50%
201834%51%
201734%51%
201634%50%
201530%48%
201374%84%
201274%86%
201174%84%
201064%84%
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<50%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.05
0.40

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
20230.080.39
20220.090.38
20210.100.38
20180.030.36
20170.030.36
20160.030.36
20150.030.35
20140.030.35
20030.040.27
20000.040.25
19990.050.24
19980.110.24
19970.090.24
19960.030.22
19930.060.22
19920.030.20
19910.040.20
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% American Indian
n/a
10%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023)

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
20234%10%
20225%11%
20215%11%
19992%10%
19983%10%
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% Asian
n/a
1%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2018)

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
20182%1%
20172%1%
20162%1%
20151%1%
20141%1%
19972%1%
19961%1%
19933%1%
19922%1%
19912%1%
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% Hispanic
n/a
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2003)

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
20032%2%
20002%2%
19991%2%
19983%1%
19973%2%
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% Black
n/a
1%
% White
97%
76%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
2024100%77%
202396%77%
202295%78%
202195%78%
2020100%78%
2019100%78%
201898%79%
201798%79%
201698%79%
201599%80%
201499%80%
2013100%81%
2012100%81%
2011100%82%
2010100%83%
2009100%83%
2008100%84%
2007100%84%
2006100%85%
2005100%85%
2004100%85%
200398%85%
2002100%85%
2001100%85%
200098%86%
199997%86%
199894%87%
199795%87%
199699%88%
1995100%88%
1994100%88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$815,000
$2,285 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$2 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
2004$1 MM$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
20020$1 MM
2001$1 MM$1 MM
2000$1 MM$1 MM
19990$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Spending
$836,000
$2,298 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
2023$1 MM$2 MM
2022$1 MM$2 MM
2021$1 MM$2 MM
2020$1 MM$2 MM
2019$1 MM$2 MM
2018$1 MM$2 MM
2017$1 MM$2 MM
2016$1 MM$2 MM
2015$1 MM$2 MM
2014$1 MM$2 MM
2012$1 MM$2 MM
2011$1 MM$2 MM
2010$1 MM$2 MM
2009$1 MM$1 MM
2008$1 MM$1 MM
2007$1 MM$1 MM
20060$1 MM
20050$1 MM
20040$1 MM
2003$1 MM$1 MM
2002$1 MM$1 MM
20010$1 MM
20000$1 MM
1999$1 MM$1 MM
1998$1 MM$1 MM
1997$1 MM$1 MM
19960$1 MM
19950$1 MM
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Revenue / Student (16-17)
$15,204
$17,087

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
2017$15,204$17,087
2016$13,509$16,286
2015$11,345$15,305
2014$14,934$16,457
2011$14,109$15,398
2010$10,947$15,305
2008$17,327$14,981
2002$7,566$10,028
2001$11,190$9,685
2000$10,018$9,308
1999$7,448$8,330
1998$7,338$8,573
1997$8,190$7,655
1995$6,026$7,082
1992$6,100$7,082
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Spending / Student (16-17)
$16,926
$16,779

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMelstone Elementary School DistrictMontana
2017$16,926$16,779
2016$17,491$16,362
2015$14,073$14,876
2014$14,246$16,381
2011$12,764$15,854
2010$13,579$14,876
2008$13,673$13,942
2002$9,660$9,725
2001$8,552$9,463
2000$8,364$9,009
1999$7,955$8,277
1998$8,042$8,100
1997$8,984$7,814
1995$5,870$7,055
1992$6,650$6,494
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Best Melstone Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melstone Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Melstone School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5 6th Avenue N
Melstone, MT 59054
(406) 358-2352
Gr: PK-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 37 students.
What is the rank of Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District is ranked #237 out of 335 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melstone Elementary School District?
97% of Melstone Elementary School District students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melstone Elementary School District?
Melstone Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 37 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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