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Moore School

Q: Is Moore School a good school?

Moore School ranks 130 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

130^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Moore School is a small elementary school in Moore, MT, serving grades PK-5 with just 40 students. Despite its small size, this school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, reaching the #1 spot in 2021-2022 and the #2 spot in 2020-2021. The school is part of the Moore Elementary District, which is ranked 111 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moore School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.05% for the district and 43.09% for the state. In mathematics, 43.75% of Moore School students were proficient or better, compared to 40.54% for the district and 36.77% for the state. The school also performed well in science, with 50% of students proficient or better, compared to 46.67% for the district and 38.16% for the state. This consistent high performance is a remarkable achievement, especially considering that 75% of Moore School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average of around 45%.

One factor that may contribute to Moore School's success is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 8.0 over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Highland Park School, Garfield School, and Hobson School. Additionally, the school spends $16,301 per student, higher than the nearby schools and the state average. While the nearby schools are also performing reasonably well, they do not match the level of academic achievement and overall performance of Moore School, making it a model for other rural schools to emulate.

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,360

Per pupil spending ?

75%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464

(406) 374-2231

District: Moore Elementary

Students who attend Moore School usually attend:

Middle:	Moore 6-8
High:	Moore High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (48% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Montana median (68th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

130^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 387Moore 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	64.8	130 of 401	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	94.5	14 of 332	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	99.3	1 of 329	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	2 of 356	99.4%	★★★★★
2015	72.5	83 of 287	71.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

Mathematics44%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Moore 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
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
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
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
Highland Park School	Public	2-3	1312 7th Avenue North	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2555	159	13	12.7	48.4%	148 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	62.5	140^th of 401 public elementary schools	65.1%		66	84^th of 212 public elementary schools	60.4%	56	46.0	47.1	$11,855
Garfield School	Public	PK, KG-1	415 East Boulevard	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2366	182	15	12.1	46.7%	168 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)								(n/a)			$13,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Moore School

Is Moore School a good school?

Moore School ranks 130^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Moore School in?

Moore Elementary

How many students attend Moore School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 40 students attended Moore School.

What schools do graduates of Moore School attend?

Students who attend Moore School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moore 6-8
High : Moore High School

What is the racial makeup of Moore School?

Students at Moore School are 98% White, 3% Two or more races.

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