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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 2025-26 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.
Public Schools in Dodson K-12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), 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
839 Schools
# Students
95 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dodson K-12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 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
#339 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
% American Indian
76%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
13%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,737 is higher than the state median of $15,312. 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 $15,401. 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
$15,312
Spending / Student
$23,421
$15,401
Best Dodson K-12 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: PK-6 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 #299 out of 333 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 $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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