Denton Elementary

Summary:

The Denton Elementary district in Montana consists of two schools: Denton School, an elementary school, and Denton 6-8, a middle school. While the middle school, Denton 6-8, is a standout performer with impressive test scores and a low student-teacher ratio, the elementary school, Denton School, has a more mixed academic record with fluctuating rankings and below-average test scores.

Denton 6-8 is ranked 9th out of 222 Montana middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 71.43% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, Denton 6-8 has a very low student-teacher ratio of 2.4, suggesting a high level of individualized attention for students.

In contrast, the performance of Denton School, the elementary school, has been more inconsistent. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, from 5th in 2021-2022 to 274th in 2024-2025. The school's test scores are below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Furthermore, Denton School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 44.44%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. These factors suggest that the elementary school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and addressing the needs of its student population.

District Detail

1200 Lehman Ave
Denton, MT 59430

(406) 567-2270

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 43

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Denton School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Lehman	Denton	59430	Fergus County	Denton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 567-2270	36	5	7.7	44.4%	33 (91.7%)	1 (2.8%)	2 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.1	274^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.7%					(n/a)	38.5	23.1	$18,231
Denton 6-8	Public	6-8	1200 Lehman	Denton	59430	Fergus County	Denton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 567-2270	7	3	2.4		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87.3	9^th of 222 public middle schools	95.9%					(n/a)	71.4	71.4	$25,713

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Denton High School	0.01 mi	1	306^th
Deerfield Elementary	13.21 mi	1	310^th
Stanford K-12 Schools	17.5 mi	3	325^th
Spring Creek Colony Elementary	18.76 mi	1	383^rd
Geyser Elementary	21.36 mi	3

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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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