Elementary Schools in Turner Elementary

Summary:

Turner Elementary School, the sole elementary school in the Turner Elementary District, is a standout institution in the state of Montana. With just 29 students, this small rural school has achieved exceptional academic results, ranking in the top 18% of Montana elementary schools and significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

Despite serving a student population with a relatively high rate of economic need, as indicated by the 44.83% free/reduced lunch rate, Turner School has managed to deliver impressive academic outcomes. The school's 53.85% proficiency rate in both ELA and Math, along with a remarkable 100% proficiency in Science, far exceed the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. This academic excellence is likely supported by the school's low 6:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for personalized attention and support for each student.

The Turner Elementary District, which includes Turner School, is ranked 126th out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. This consistent high performance, including a 4-star rating for the school in the 2024-2025 school year, demonstrates the district's ability to maintain academic excellence and provide a quality education for its students, even in a small, rural setting.

District Detail

190 First Street East
Turner, MT 59542

(406) 379-2219

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 40

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Turner School	Public	PK, KG-6	190 First Street East	Turner	59542	Blaine County	Turner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 379-2219	29	5	6.0	44.8%	28 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.5	72^nd of 401 public elementary schools	82.0%		70.8	70^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.0%	2	53.9	53.9	$25,142

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Turner High School	0.01 mi	1	17^th
Malta K-12 Schools	20.04 mi	4	258^th
North Harlem Colony Elementary	24.17 mi	1
Harlem High School	27.78 mi	1	345^th
Harlem Elementary	27.79 mi	2	356^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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