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Pendroy School

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Pendroy School ranks 243 rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

243^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Pendroy School is a small elementary school in Pendroy, MT, serving grades PK-8 with just 11 students. While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, its academic performance has been mixed compared to the state averages and nearby schools.

Pendroy School's test scores show 50% proficiency in English Language Arts, which is higher than the state average of 43.09%, but only 25% proficiency in Mathematics, lower than the state average of 36.77%, and 0% proficiency in Science, significantly lower than the state average of 38.16%. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining over the years, from 222 out of 287 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 243 out of 401 in 2024-2025. In comparison, Miami School, which is 12.31 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates in all subjects despite having a higher student-teacher ratio of 19:1.

Despite its low student-teacher ratio and high spending of $14,952 per student, which is higher than nearby schools like Kingsbury Colony Attn Center ($10,911) and Valier School ($10,917), Pendroy School's academic performance does not seem to be significantly better. The low enrollment of 11 students may present unique challenges for the school, and the high spending per student may not be translating to better educational outcomes.

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,099

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 W Pendroy Rd
Pendroy, MT 59467

(406) 469-2387

District: Pendroy Elementary

Students who attend Pendroy School usually attend:

High:

Choteau High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Science scores 38 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

243^rd of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

256^th of 387Pendroy 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	42.8	243 of 401	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.1	216 of 356	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.4	222 of 287	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%+7 vs state

Mathematics25%-12 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Pendroy 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
Pendroy School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 W Pendroy Rd	Pendroy	59467	Teton County	Pendroy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2387	11	1	11.0		11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.8	243^rd of 401 public elementary schools	39.4%					(n/a)	50.0	25.0	$22,099
Dupuyer School	Public	PK, KG-8	319 Columbus Loop	Dupuyer	59432	Pondera County	Dupuyer Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3297	47	4	11.8		46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.2	390^th of 401 public elementary schools	2.7%		7.1	195^th of 212 public elementary schools	8.0%	195	0.0	5.6	$9,390
Bynum School	Public	PK, KG-8	210 Central Ave	Bynum	59419	Teton County	Bynum Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2373	8	3	2.6		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	366^th of 401 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	17.7	5.9	$34,953
Miami School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 New Miami Colony Lane	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Miami Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3325	38	2	19.0		38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.1	73^rd of 401 public elementary schools	81.8%		21.4	179^th of 212 public elementary schools	15.6%	106	65.2	39.1	$7,750
Kingsbury Colony Attn Center	Public	PK, KG-8	804 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	25	1	23.8	96.0%	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.6	195^th of 401 public elementary schools	51.4%		33	152^nd of 212 public elementary schools	28.3%	43	17.7	88.2	$14,387
Valier School	Public	PK, KG-6	723 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	58	8	7.3	53.4%	33 (56.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (31.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.6%)	31.2	296^th of 401 public elementary schools	26.2%		29	164^th of 212 public elementary schools	22.6%	132	27.3	33.3	$16,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Pendroy School

How many students attend Pendroy School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 11 students attended Pendroy School.

What is the racial makeup of Pendroy School?

Students at Pendroy School are 100% White.

What district is Pendroy School in?

Pendroy Elementary

Is Pendroy School a good school?

Pendroy School ranks 243^rd of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pendroy School attend?

Students who attend Pendroy School usually go on to attend:

High : Choteau High School

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