Summary:
Denton High School is the sole high school located in Denton, Montana, serving students in grades 9-12. With a small student population of just 16 students, the school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of 4.7, significantly lower than the state average. However, the school has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 34th out of 128 high schools in 2012-2013 to 138th out of 182 high schools in 2024-2025. Its performance rating has also decreased from 4 stars out of 5 to just 1 star out of 5 during this time period.
In the 2024-2025 school year, Denton High School performed better than the state average in English Language Arts proficiency (66.67% vs. 54.99%), but significantly worse in Mathematics (0% vs. 31.25%) and Science (0% vs. 30.03%). This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instruction in these subject areas. Additionally, 43.75% of Denton High School's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2024-2025 school year, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.
Overall, the data highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to Denton High School's declining performance and the unique challenges it faces as a small, rural high school serving a population with a high proportion of low-income students. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve its educational outcomes and better serve its community.
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