Summary:
The city of Dutton, Montana is home to a single elementary school, Dutton/Brady Elementary, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school's performance on state assessments is mixed compared to the state average, with strengths in mathematics but challenges in English language arts and science, it operates within a small district, Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools, that is ranked 285 out of 387 districts in Montana.
Dutton/Brady Elementary has a relatively small student population of 36 students and a low student-teacher ratio of 4.3, which may contribute to its unique performance profile. The school also has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 58.33%, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population. While the school excels in mathematics, with a proficiency rate of 45.45% compared to the state average of 36.77%, it struggles in English language arts and science, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages.
The fluctuating statewide ranking of Dutton/Brady Elementary, ranging from 173 out of 212 schools in 2023-2024 to 241 out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic progress. However, the small size and low student-teacher ratio of the school could also be factors that contribute to its performance, both positively and negatively, and may require further investigation and targeted interventions to improve overall academic outcomes.
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