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Hobson School

Q: Is Hobson School a good school?

Hobson School ranks 183 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

183^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Hobson School is an elementary school in Hobson, MT, serving 68 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hobson K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 129 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hobson School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from as high as 9th out of 246 Montana elementary schools in 2012-2013 to as low as 212th out of 329 in 2021-2022, with its current 2024-2025 ranking at 183rd out of 401.

Hobson School's test scores show some strengths and weaknesses compared to the state and district averages. In 2024-2025, the school had 45.71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, which is higher than the state average but lower than the Hobson K-12 Schools district average. In Mathematics, Hobson School's 34.29% proficiency rate was lower than both the state and district averages. However, the school excelled in Science, with 60% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state and district scores. Hobson School also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 57.35% in 2024-2025.

Compared to nearby schools, Stanford School has a lower district ranking and test scores, while King Colony School and Moore School have higher district rankings and test scores. These comparisons provide insights into the factors that may contribute to Hobson School's performance, which appears to be a mix of strengths and areas for improvement.

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,426

Per pupil spending ?

57.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452

(406) 423-5483

District: Hobson K-12 Schools

Students who attend Hobson School usually attend:

Middle:	Hobson 6-8
High:	Hobson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

2.9%

American Indian:

1.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 21st percentile in 2011 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 54th (2025) from a 21st-percentile low (2011)

✓Above the Montana median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg41%

Montana avg40%

183^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

129^th of 387Hobson 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	55.1	183 of 401	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	101 of 212	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.8	109 of 332	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.6	212 of 329	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	77.0	88 of 356	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	84.5	38 of 287	86.8%	★★★★☆
2013	84.5	9 of 246	96.3%	★★★★★
2012	56.7	115 of 244	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	33.9	195 of 247	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	72.6	40 of 241	83.4%	★★★★☆
2008	88.1	7 of 194	96.4%	★★★★★
2007	89.1	3 of 230	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	85.8	7 of 234	97.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science60%+22 vs state

English Language Arts46%+3 vs state

Mathematics34%~ state avg

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Schools Near Hobson 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
Hobson School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 6th Street E	Hobson	59452	Judith Basin County	Hobson K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 423-5483	68	7	10.2	57.4%	64 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	55.1	183^rd of 401 public elementary schools	54.4%		57.3	101^st of 212 public elementary schools	52.4%	82	45.7	34.3	$17,426
Moore School	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Highland Ave	Moore	59464	Fergus County	Moore Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 374-2231	40	5	8.0	75.0%	39 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	64.8	130^th of 401 public elementary schools	67.6%					(n/a)	50.0	43.8	$21,360
King Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	2370 King Colony Rd	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	King Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 538-9702	7	1	7.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.7	63^rd of 401 public elementary schools	84.3%					(n/a)	66.7	50.0	$22,423
Spring Creek Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	8992 Hanover Road	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Spring Creek Colony Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 538-8022	3	1	3.0		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.3	393^rd of 401 public elementary schools	2.0%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	$45,486
Stanford School	Public	PK, KG-6	104 4th Avenue South	Stanford	59479	Judith Basin County	Stanford K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 566-2265	54	6	9.3	42.6%	47 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	336^th of 401 public elementary schools	16.2%					(n/a)	25.0	25.0	$23,526

Frequently Asked Questions about Hobson School

What schools do graduates of Hobson School attend?

Students who attend Hobson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hobson 6-8
High : Hobson High School

Is Hobson School a good school?

Hobson School ranks 183^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hobson School?

Students at Hobson School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Hobson School in?

Hobson K-12 Schools

How many students attend Hobson School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 68 students attended Hobson School.

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