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Reed Point Elementary

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Reed Point Elementary ranks 90 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

90^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Reed Point Elementary is a small public elementary school in Reed Point, Montana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 28 students. Despite its small size, this school consistently performs above the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

With a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.8 to 8.4 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby schools, Reed Point Elementary has been able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students. This may be a contributing factor to the school's exceptional academic performance, which has earned it a ranking as high as 35th out of 287 schools in Montana and consistent 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Notably, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 50% to 59.26% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby Fishtail Elementary, Columbus Elementary, and Absarokee Elementary schools.

The consistent high performance of Reed Point Elementary, even as its state ranking has fluctuated, suggests that the school has a strong and stable educational program that is effectively meeting the needs of its students. This small rural school serves as a model of excellence, demonstrating that with the right resources and support, schools can achieve exceptional results, regardless of their size or the economic background of their student population.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,697

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

105 Central Ave
Reed Point, MT 59069

(406) 326-2228

District: Reed Point Elementary

Students who attend Reed Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Reed Point 7-8
High:	Reed Point High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

17.9%

Asian:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2005 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (57% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Montana elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2005) to 78th (2025)

!Science scores 38 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg73%

Montana avg40%

90^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 12% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

39^th of 387Reed Point 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	72.0	90 of 401	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	56.4	103 of 212	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	103 of 332	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.3	44 of 329	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	75 of 356	78.9%	★★★★☆
2015	85.8	35 of 287	87.8%	★★★★☆
2005	87.6	13 of 218	94.0%	★★★★★
2004	7.3	205 of 217	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics76%+40 vs state

English Language Arts47%+4 vs state

Science0%-38 vs state

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Schools Near Reed Point Elementary

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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
Reed Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	105 Central Ave	Reed Point	59069	Stillwater County	Reed Point Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 326-2228	28	3	8.4	50.0%	22 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.9%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72	90^th of 401 public elementary schools	77.6%		56.4	103^rd of 212 public elementary schools	51.4%	13	47.1	76.5	$24,697
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
Absarokee School	Public	PK, KG-5	327 S. Woodard Ave	Absarokee	59001	Stillwater County	Absarokee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4581	79	7	11.0	35.4%	75 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.7	252^nd of 401 public elementary schools	37.2%		52.1	119^th of 212 public elementary schools	43.9%	133	37.1	28.6	$16,172
Columbus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	218 E 1st Ave N	Columbus	59019	Stillwater County	Columbus Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 322-5372	278	19	14.8	34.2%	248 (89.2%)	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.7%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	85.9	31^st of 401 public elementary schools	92.3%					(n/a)	60.7	65.0	$17,627
Fishtail School	Public	PK, KG-8	119 Easton Avenue	Fishtail	59028	Stillwater County	Fishtail Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 328-4277	15	1	15.0	40.0%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.4	187^th of 401 public elementary schools	53.4%					(n/a)	50.0	33.3	$25,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Reed Point Elementary

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How many students attend Reed Point Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 28 students attended Reed Point Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Reed Point Elementary?

Students at Reed Point Elementary are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Reed Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Reed Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Reed Point 7-8
High : Reed Point High School

Is Reed Point Elementary a good school?

Reed Point Elementary ranks 90^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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