Best Public Schools in Dodson, MT

Summary:

The city of Dodson, Montana is home to three struggling schools: Dodson School (an elementary school), Dodson High School, and Dodson 7-8 (a middle school). These schools face significant challenges, with low test scores, poor statewide rankings, and high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.

The data shows that all three Dodson schools are underperforming compared to state averages. Dodson School ranked 350 out of 401 Montana elementary schools, while Dodson High School ranked 175 out of 182 Montana high schools, and Dodson 7-8 ranked 218 out of 222 Montana middle schools. Test scores at all three schools are significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates as low as 0% in some subjects.

The Dodson K-12 school district as a whole is ranked 367 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. The small student enrollments and low student-teacher ratios suggest that the schools may lack the resources to provide a comprehensive educational experience. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients indicate that the Dodson area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be contributing to the poor academic performance of the schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	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	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Dodson School	Public	PK, KG-6	124 First Ave W	Dodson	59524	Phillips County	Dodson K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 383-4362	38	8	4.7	100.0%	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.9	350^th of 401 public elementary schools	12.7%					(n/a)				20.7	20.7	$28,315
Dodson High School	Public	9-12	124 First Ave W	Dodson	59524	Phillips County	Dodson K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 383-4362	24	4	6.0	100.0%	2 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	4.7	175^th of 182 public high schools	3.8%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0			$30,416
Dodson 7-8	Public	7-8	124 First Ave W	Dodson	59524	Phillips County	Dodson K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 383-4362	16	4	4.0	100.0%	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (81.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4	218^th of 222 public middle schools	1.8%					(n/a)				0.0	0.0	$31,129

Cities Near Dodson

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hays	16.05 mi	3	116^th
Harlem	25.52 mi	4	113^th
Chinook	29.36 mi	5
Malta	31.42 mi	3	40^th
Zurich	35.36 mi	1	54^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.