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McLeod School

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McLeod School ranks 100 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

McLeod School is an exceptional elementary school in Mc Leod, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 08 students. This small school is part of the McLeod Elementary District, which is ranked 89 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McLeod School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 87.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 25% in Mathematics, and 100% in Science - significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts an incredibly low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5:1 to 8:1 over the past three years, compared to 13.5:1 at the nearby Big Timber School. This investment in small class sizes likely contributes to McLeod School's strong academic results, as it spends $21,923 per student, well above the state average.

McLeod School's consistent high performance is impressive, moving from 130th out of 287 schools in 2014-2015 to 100th out of 401 schools in 2024-2025. In comparison, the Big Timber School, while also part of a high-performing district, lags behind McLeod School in academic proficiency. This suggests that McLeod School is providing a significantly higher quality of education to its students.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Main Street
Mc Leod, MT 59052

(406) 932-6164

District: McLeod Elementary

Students who attend McLeod School usually attend:

High:

Sweet Grass County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

American Indian:

25.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2015 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (63% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school63%

District avg63%

Montana avg40%

100^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

89^th of 387McLeod 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	69.8	100 of 401	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	57.1	130 of 287	54.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+62 vs state

English Language Arts88%+44 vs state

Mathematics25%-12 vs state

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Schools Near McLeod 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
McLeod School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Main Street	Mc Leod	59052	Sweet Grass County	McLeod Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-6164	8	1	8.0		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.8	100^th of 401 public elementary schools	75.1%					(n/a)	87.5	25.0
Big Timber School	Public	PK, KG-6	5th and Anderson	Big Timber	59011	Sweet Grass County	Big Timber Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-5939	222	16	13.5	40.1%	190 (85.6%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.7%)	56.4	176^th of 401 public elementary schools	56.1%		58.8	98^th of 212 public elementary schools	53.8%	78	43.4	42.6	$11,718
Greycliff School	Public	PK, KG-8	301 A Street	Greycliff	59033	Sweet Grass County	Greycliff Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 932-6641	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.9	355^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.5%					(n/a)	33.3	0.0	$83,446

Frequently Asked Questions about McLeod School

What schools do graduates of McLeod School attend?

Students who attend McLeod School usually go on to attend:

High : Sweet Grass County High School

Is McLeod School a good school?

McLeod School ranks 100^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of McLeod School?

Students at McLeod School are 63% White, 25% American Indian, 13% Hispanic.

What district is McLeod School in?

McLeod Elementary

How many students attend McLeod School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 8 students attended McLeod School.

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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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