Summary:
Melstone Elementary School District in Montana is home to a single middle school, Melstone Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, Melstone Middle School has struggled to maintain its academic performance, with declining statewide rankings and proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subjects.
Melstone Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 105th out of 149 middle schools in 2007-2008 to 183rd out of 222 in 2024-2025, placing it in the bottom 20% of middle schools in Montana. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (30.77%), Mathematics (23.08%), and Science (0%) are all significantly below the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, 100% of Melstone Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $18,545 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is above the state average, Melstone Middle School's academic performance remains poor. The school's low test scores and declining statewide ranking suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement within the Melstone Elementary school district.
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