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Benton Lake School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

345^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 14% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Benton Lake School is a small elementary school in Floweree, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 06 students. While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, suggesting strong individual attention, it is underperforming academically compared to the state and nearby schools. Proficiency rates at Benton Lake School are significantly lower than the state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The school's performance has also been volatile, with its statewide ranking and rating fluctuating widely over the past few years. In 2020-2021, it was ranked 35th out of 356 schools and had a 5-star rating, but by 2024-2025, it had dropped to 345th out of 401 schools and a 1-star rating. When compared to nearby schools like West Elementary, Whittier School, and Vaughn Elementary, Benton Lake School generally performs worse academically.

Unfortunately, the lack of data on the school's demographics and resource allocation, such as the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and per-student spending, makes it difficult to fully understand the context and potential factors influencing its performance. To help improve the school, further investigation and targeted interventions focused on addressing its academic weaknesses would be beneficial.

Students ?

6.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,559

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

17557 Bootlegger Trail
Floweree, MT 59440

(406) 452-9023

District: Benton Lake Elementary

Students who attend Benton Lake School usually attend:

High:

Fort Benton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2021 → 14th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (20% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 76 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school20%

District avg20%

Montana avg40%

345^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 76 pts since 2021

From top 10% (2021) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

340^th of 387Benton Lake Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	19.6	345 of 401	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	90.8	35 of 356	90.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts29%-15 vs state

Mathematics14%-22 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Benton Lake School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Benton Lake School	Public	PK, KG-8	17557 Bootlegger Trail	Floweree	59440	Chouteau County	Benton Lake Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 452-9023	6	1	6.0		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.6	345^th of 401 public elementary schools	14.0%					(n/a)	28.6	14.3	$20,559
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	11	1	10.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	365^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.0%					(n/a)	0.0	20.0	$13,326
Sacajawea School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 Sacajawea Drive	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7080	405	23	17.8	45.2%	309 (76.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.9%)	6 (1.5%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (13.6%)	69.3	105^th of 401 public elementary schools	73.8%					(n/a)	55.6	45.3	$11,610
Riverview School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Smelter Avenue	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-7015	445	21	21.1	38.0%	347 (78.0%)	3 (0.7%)	33 (7.4%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.5%)	67.9	116^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.1%					(n/a)	48.9	51.1	$11,286
Valley View School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Avenue A NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7145	312	21	14.7	57.7%	224 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (15.4%)	23.2	333^rd of 401 public elementary schools	17.0%					(n/a)	26.9	21.6	$12,583
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1205 1st Avenue NW	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7180	421	31	13.7	76.2%	296 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (13.8%)	22.6	334^th of 401 public elementary schools	16.7%					(n/a)	22.1	26.3	$11,934
Vaughn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	93	8	11.1	100.0%	69 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.5%)	21.2	341^st of 401 public elementary schools	15.0%					(n/a)	23.3	23.3	$14,512
Whittier School	Public	PK, KG-6	305 8th Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7230	187	18	10.6	97.3%	77 (41.2%)	2 (1.1%)	22 (11.8%)	3 (1.6%)	42 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (21.9%)	7	381^st of 401 public elementary schools	5.0%					(n/a)	7.4	6.2	$15,657
Power Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	42	6	7.3	52.4%	34 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	45	231^st of 401 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	37.5	25.0	$19,790
Giant Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	520 32nd Street North	Great Falls	59401	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-7045	431	30	14.4	75.6%	308 (71.5%)	7 (1.6%)	33 (7.7%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.1%)	42.6	246^th of 401 public elementary schools	38.7%					(n/a)	38.4	31.0	$10,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Benton Lake School

What schools do graduates of Benton Lake School attend?

Students who attend Benton Lake School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Benton High School

Is Benton Lake School a good school?

Benton Lake School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Montana elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Benton Lake School?

Students at Benton Lake School are 100% White.

How many students attend Benton Lake School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 6 students attended Benton Lake School.

What district is Benton Lake School in?

Benton Lake Elementary

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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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