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Dutton/Brady Elementary

Q: Is Dutton/Brady Elementary a good school?

Dutton/Brady Elementary ranks 241 st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

241^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Dutton/Brady Elementary is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Dutton, Montana, with a student population of just 36 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science proficiency, with only 31.82% and 20% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively, in the 2024-2025 school year.

The school's challenges are further highlighted by its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.33% to 68.09% in recent years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Midway Colony (another school in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools district) and Benton Lake School, Dutton/Brady Elementary's performance is similarly low, particularly in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, Greenfield School, ranked 42nd out of 401 Montana elementary schools, significantly outperforms the state average in all subject areas.

The school's declining performance over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 110th out of 244 schools in 2011-2012 to 241st out of 401 schools in 2024-2025, is a concerning trend that suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for the Dutton/Brady community.

Students ?

4.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,671

Per pupil spending ?

58.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 2nd St NE
Dutton, MT 59433

(406) 476-3201

District: Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Students who attend Dutton/Brady Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Dutton/Brady Middle School
High:	Dutton/Brady High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Asian:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2009 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2009

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 18 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg32%

Montana avg40%

241^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 20 pts since 2021

From top 40% (2021) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

285^th of 387Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	43.3	241 of 401	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.9	173 of 212	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.7	267 of 332	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.3	263 of 329	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	64.6	142 of 356	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.2	163 of 246	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.6	110 of 244	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	44.3	166 of 247	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.0	130 of 241	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	29.2	160 of 190	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	41.7	142 of 194	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.4	207 of 230	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	29.2	177 of 218	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2013	38.3	126 of 159	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	53.7	90 of 156	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.3	120 of 161	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.3	116 of 156	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics45%+9 vs state

English Language Arts32%-11 vs state

Science20%-18 vs state

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Schools Near Dutton/Brady Elementary

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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
Dutton/Brady Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 2nd St NE	Dutton	59433	Teton County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	36	8	4.3	58.3%	33 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	1 (2.8%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.3	241^st of 401 public elementary schools	39.9%		25.9	173^rd of 212 public elementary schools	18.4%	68	31.8	45.5	$23,671
Power Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	42	6	7.3	52.4%	34 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	45	231^st of 401 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	37.5	25.0	$19,790
Greenfield School	Public	PK, KG-6	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	65	6	10.3	44.6%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.2	42^nd of 401 public elementary schools	89.5%		93.5	13^th of 212 public elementary schools	93.9%	29	69.1	57.1	$12,760
Hillcrest Colony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1124 Wilson Road	Power	59468	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 463-2236	11	1	10.8		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	365^th of 401 public elementary schools	9.0%					(n/a)	0.0	20.0	$13,326
Benton Lake School	Public	PK, KG-8	17557 Bootlegger Trail	Floweree	59440	Chouteau County	Benton Lake Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 452-9023	6	1	6.0		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.6	345^th of 401 public elementary schools	14.0%					(n/a)	28.6	14.3	$20,559
Midway Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	605 Healy Spring Rd.	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	18	2	9.0		18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	313^th of 401 public elementary schools	21.9%		7.3	194^th of 212 public elementary schools	8.5%	119	16.7	41.7	$12,689

Frequently Asked Questions about Dutton/Brady Elementary

What schools do graduates of Dutton/Brady Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dutton/Brady Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dutton/Brady Middle School
High : Dutton/Brady High School

What district is Dutton/Brady Elementary in?

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

Is Dutton/Brady Elementary a good school?

Dutton/Brady Elementary ranks 241^st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dutton/Brady Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 36 students attended Dutton/Brady Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dutton/Brady Elementary?

Students at Dutton/Brady Elementary are 92% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

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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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