Top Rankings
Dodson K-12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 95 students in Dodson K-12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
51爆料s in Dodson K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
95 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Dodson K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#327 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
# American Indian Students
72 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
76%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
12 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
13%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
-
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
3
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
13
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
4
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,737 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,421 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,737
$15,257
Spending / Student
$23,421
$15,346
Best Dodson K-12 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dodson High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #22.
Dodson School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Dodson 7-8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dodson K-12 School District?
Dodson K-12 School District manages 3 public schools serving 95 students.
What is the rank of Dodson K-12 School District?
Dodson K-12 School District is ranked #295 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dodson K-12 School District?
76% of Dodson K-12 School District students are American Indian, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dodson K-12 School District?
Dodson K-12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Dodson K-12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,421 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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