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Avon School

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Avon School ranks 70 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Avon School is a small elementary school in Avon, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 26 students. Despite its small size, Avon School consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.16% of Avon students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.09%, and 57.89% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.77%.

Avon School's exceptional performance may be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio, which ranges from 7:1 to 9:1, allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, Avon School spends $13,807 per student, significantly higher than the nearby O.D. Speer School at $10,927 per student, which may enable the school to provide more resources and support for its students.

While Avon School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, it remains an exceptional school compared to its neighbors. The nearby Garrison School and Elliston School have significantly lower academic performance, with only 11.11% of Garrison students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 0% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Avon School, which is part of the Avon Elementary District.

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,611

Per pupil spending ?

12%

Free/discounted lunch ?

603 Main Street E.
Avon, MT 59713

(406) 492-6191

District: Avon Elementary

Students who attend Avon School usually attend:

High:

Powell County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2022 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2022) to 83rd (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Montana avg40%

70^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

60^th of 387Avon Elementary 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	76.2	70 of 401	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	95.7	5 of 212	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.2	11 of 332	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	98.9	3 of 329	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	43.7	234 of 356	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	69.1	92 of 287	67.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+20 vs state

Mathematics58%+21 vs state

Science29%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Avon School

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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
Avon School	Public	PK, KG-8	603 Main Street E.	Avon	59713	Powell County	Avon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-6191	26	3	8.6		26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.2	70^th of 401 public elementary schools	82.5%		95.7	5^th of 212 public elementary schools	97.6%	65	63.2	57.9	$10,611
Elliston School	Public	PK, KG-8	205 W Main St	Elliston	59728	Powell County	Elliston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 492-7676	19	3	6.3	15.8%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.1	275^th of 401 public elementary schools	31.4%		21.6	177^th of 212 public elementary schools	16.5%	98	30.8	30.8	$13,497
Garrison School	Public	PK, KG-6	33 School House Rd	Garrison	59731	Powell County	Garrison Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-1043	17	1	17.0		11 (64.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	5 (29.4%)	5.8	385^th of 401 public elementary schools	4.0%					(n/a)	11.1	0.0	$15,134
O D Speer School	Public	PK, KG-6	444 Montana Avenue	Deer Lodge	59722	Powell County	Deer Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 846-2268	337	24	13.9	60.2%	290 (86.1%)	4 (1.2%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.5%)								(n/a)			$14,508

Frequently Asked Questions about Avon School

How many students attend Avon School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 26 students attended Avon School.

What is the racial makeup of Avon School?

Students at Avon School are 100% White.

What schools do graduates of Avon School attend?

Students who attend Avon School usually go on to attend:

High : Powell County High School

What district is Avon School in?

Avon Elementary

Is Avon School a good school?

Avon School ranks 70^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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