Dodson K-12

Summary:

The Dodson K-12 school district in Montana consists of three schools: Dodson School (elementary), Dodson High School, and Dodson 7-8 (middle school). Unfortunately, the data indicates that all three schools are performing poorly compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates in core academic subjects and low overall rankings within the state.

The Dodson K-12 district as a whole is ranked 367 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. All three schools have very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with the schools' statewide rankings being among the lowest in the state. Additionally, all three schools have a 100% rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The small student enrollments, ranging from 16 to 38 students per school, may present unique challenges in terms of resource allocation, staffing, and program offerings. The consistently poor performance across all grade levels suggests a systemic issue within the Dodson K-12 district, rather than isolated problems at specific grade levels. The lack of improvement over time further highlights the need for the district to implement comprehensive strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

District Detail

124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524

(406) 383-4361

SchoolDigger Rank:
367^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 78

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

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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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Malta K-12 Schools	17.25 mi	4	258^th
Harlem Elementary	25.9 mi	2	356^th
Harlem High School	25.9 mi	1	345^th
North Harlem Colony Elementary	26.6 mi	1
Turner Elementary	31.95 mi	2	126^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.

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