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Alberton Elementary

Q: Is Alberton Elementary a good school?

Alberton Elementary ranks 227 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

227^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Alberton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Alberton, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 89 students. The school is part of the Alberton K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 276 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alberton Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in key academic metrics such as proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 41.18% in ELA, 31.43% in Math, and 38.46% in Science, while the state averages were 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also been low, ranging from 227 out of 401 elementary schools in 2024-2025 to as low as 321 out of 356 in 2020-2021. Additionally, the school's SchoolDigger rating has been consistently low, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5.

Interestingly, Alberton Elementary's academic performance and school ranking are significantly lower than the nearby DeSmet School and Frenchtown Elementary/Intermediate Schools, which have higher proficiency rates, better statewide rankings, and higher SchoolDigger ratings. Furthermore, Alberton Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,862

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

306 Railroad Ave
Alberton, MT 59820

(406) 722-4413

District: Alberton K-12 Schools

Students who attend Alberton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Alberton Middle School
High:	Alberton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Two or more races:

5.6%

African American:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2011 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

227^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

276^th of 387Alberton 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	45.4	227 of 401	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.5	184 of 212	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	273 of 332	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.1	305 of 329	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	11.7	321 of 356	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.6	164 of 191	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	63.6	119 of 287	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	26.4	202 of 246	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	10.3	231 of 244	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	50.2	150 of 247	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.1	154 of 241	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.5	95 of 190	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	79.3	18 of 194	90.7%	★★★★★
2007	58.0	105 of 230	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	33.7	190 of 234	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	70.5	59 of 217	72.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Science38%~ state avg

Mathematics31%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Alberton 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
Alberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	306 Railroad Ave	Alberton	59820	Mineral County	Alberton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 722-4413	89	8	11.1	100.0%	78 (87.6%)	3 (3.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	45.4	227^th of 401 public elementary schools	43.4%		17.5	184^th of 212 public elementary schools	13.2%	43	41.2	31.4	$23,862
Frenchtown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	16495 Main Street	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 626-2620	415	33	12.4	37.8%	355 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	9 (2.2%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	56	178^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.7	97^th of 212 public elementary schools	54.2%	81	35.1	52.2	$10,791
Frenchtown Intermediate School	Public	4-5	16495 Main Street	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 626-2622	171	13	12.8	40.4%	147 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)	78.7	58^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.5%		67.1	81^st of 212 public elementary schools	61.8%	23	55.1	58.1	$12,147
DeSmet School	Public	PK, KG-5	6355 Padre Lane	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	DeSmet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-4994	90	7	12.1	100.0%	77 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	3 (3.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.6%)	69.7	101^st of 401 public elementary schools	74.8%					(n/a)	47.4	60.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Alberton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Alberton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alberton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Alberton Middle School
High : Alberton High School

What district is Alberton Elementary in?

Alberton K-12 Schools

What is the racial makeup of Alberton Elementary?

Students at Alberton Elementary are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Alberton Elementary a good school?

Alberton Elementary ranks 227^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alberton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended Alberton Elementary.

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