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Roberts School

Q: Is Roberts School a good school?

Roberts School ranks 108 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Roberts School is a small elementary school located in Roberts, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 39 students. The school is part of the Roberts K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 252 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Roberts School has shown strong performance in science, with 100% of students proficient or better on the Montana Science Assessment in 2024-2025, significantly outperforming the district (21.43%) and state (38.16%) averages. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts (45.45% proficient or better) and Mathematics (54.55% proficient or better) in 2024-2025 is below the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools, Luther School stands out as an exceptional performer, with 100% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024-2025. In contrast, Fishtail School and Belfry School, which are also small rural schools, have similar or lower test scores compared to Roberts School. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Roberts School may contribute to its fluctuating ranking and performance over the years.

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,822

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070

(406) 445-2421

District: Roberts K-12 Schools

Students who attend Roberts School usually attend:

Middle:	Roberts 7-8
High:	Roberts High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2022 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (52% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 73rd (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2022)

✓Above the Montana median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg31%

Montana avg40%

108^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

252^nd of 387Roberts 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	68.8	108 of 401	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	32.1	251 of 332	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	290 of 329	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.1	302 of 356	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.4	198 of 287	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.2	137 of 246	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.6	198 of 244	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	38.4	182 of 247	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	70.6	53 of 241	78.0%	★★★★☆
2008	96.6	1 of 194	99.5%	★★★★★
2007	83.2	9 of 230	96.1%	★★★★★
2005	80.7	35 of 218	83.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+62 vs state

Mathematics55%+18 vs state

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

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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
Roberts School	Public	PK, KG-6	106 Maple St	Roberts	59070	Carbon County	Roberts K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 445-2421	39	6	6.9	100.0%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	68.8	108^th of 401 public elementary schools	73.1%					(n/a)	45.5	54.6	$21,822
Fromberg School	Public	PK, KG-5	319 School Street	Fromberg	59029	Carbon County	Fromberg K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 668-7755	31	5	6.5	100.0%	31 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24	329^th of 401 public elementary schools	18.0%		48.2	128^th of 212 public elementary schools	39.6%	201	33.3	13.3	$31,653
Joliet School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 N Park St	Joliet	59041	Carbon County	Joliet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 962-3541	177	15	11.8	35.6%	173 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	207^th of 401 public elementary schools	48.4%					(n/a)	35.6	40.5	$12,886
Bridger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	106 North 4th Street	Bridger	59014	Carbon County	Bridger K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 662-3588	114	10	11.4	100.0%	113 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	249^th of 401 public elementary schools	37.9%		71.2	69^th of 212 public elementary schools	67.5%	180	32.2	33.3	$15,740
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-5	311 South Oakes	Red Lodge	59068	Carbon County	Red Lodge Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-1804	192	14	13.5	37.5%	176 (91.7%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	68.3	113^th of 401 public elementary schools	71.8%					(n/a)	55.9	47.4	$13,060
Luther School	Public	PK, KG-8	4 Luther Roscoe Rd	Luther	59068	Carbon County	Luther Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 446-2480	7	2	3.1		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	99.8	1^st of 401 public elementary schools	99.8%					(n/a)	100.0	100.0	$71,737
Belfry School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Wisconsin	Belfry	59008	Carbon County	Belfry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 664-3319	29	4	7.2	100.0%	26 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	320^th of 401 public elementary schools	20.2%		28.8	167^th of 212 public elementary schools	21.2%	153	41.2	0.0	$32,700
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Roberts School

What is the racial makeup of Roberts School?

Students at Roberts School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Roberts School a good school?

Roberts School ranks 108^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Roberts School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 39 students attended Roberts School.

What schools do graduates of Roberts School attend?

Students who attend Roberts School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Roberts 7-8
High : Roberts High School

What district is Roberts School in?

Roberts K-12 Schools

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