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Ayers School

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Ayers School ranks 286 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

286^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 29% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Ayers School is a small elementary school in Grass Range, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 14 students. While the school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts is higher than the state average, it struggles in Mathematics and Science, falling significantly behind the state benchmarks. Despite spending a relatively high amount of $21,337 per student, the school's overall academic outcomes raise questions about the effectiveness of its resource allocation.

Compared to nearby schools, Ayers School's test scores present a mixed picture. It outperforms the Grass Range School in English Language Arts, but lags behind in Mathematics and Science. This suggests the school may be struggling to provide a well-rounded education for its students. Additionally, Ayers School serves a high-needs population, with 78.57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

With its small size of just 14 students, Ayers School faces both advantages and challenges. The low student-teacher ratio of 14:1 may allow for more personalized attention, but the limited resources and educational opportunities available in a school of this size could also be a hindrance. As the Ayers Elementary District works to address these issues, it will be crucial to find ways to improve the academic performance and support the unique needs of the students at Ayers School.

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,700

Per pupil spending ?

78.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

106007 Highway 87 W
Grass Range, MT 59032

(406) 428-2340

District: Ayers Elementary

Students who attend Ayers School usually attend:

High:

Grass Range High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (23% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Science scores 38 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school23%

District avg23%

Montana avg40%

286^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 29%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

293^rd of 387Ayers Elementary among Montana districts

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics0%-37 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Ayers School	Public	PK, KG-8	106007 Highway 87 W	Grass Range	59032	Fergus County	Ayers Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 428-2340	14	1	14.0	78.6%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.8	286^th of 401 public elementary schools	28.7%					(n/a)	50.0	0.0	$16,700
Grass Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	310 East 2nd Street	Grass Range	59032	Fergus County	Grass Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 428-2341	45	6	7.7	40.0%	42 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.3	229^th of 401 public elementary schools	42.9%					(n/a)	36.0	36.0	$15,062
Roy School	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-5	500 Davis	Roy	59471	Fergus County	Roy K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(406) 464-2511	15	2	9.3	100.0%	14 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)	0.0		$34,487

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayers School

Is Ayers School a good school?

Ayers School ranks 286^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ayers School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 14 students attended Ayers School.

What district is Ayers School in?

Ayers Elementary

What schools do graduates of Ayers School attend?

Students who attend Ayers School usually go on to attend:

High : Grass Range High School

What is the racial makeup of Ayers School?

Students at Ayers School are 100% White.

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