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Melville School

Summary:

Melville School is a small elementary school in Melville, MT, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school is part of the Melville Elementary District, which is ranked 104 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melville School stands out for its unique racial composition, with 100% of its students being White, in contrast to the nearby Big Timber School, which has a more diverse student population. Academically, Melville School has shown strong performance in the past, ranking 59 out of 356 Montana elementary schools in 2020-2021 and receiving a 4-star rating. However, the school's ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 118 out of 332 elementary schools in 2022-2023 and receiving a 3-star rating. While the school's Mathematics proficiency rate is lower than the state average, its Reading proficiency rate is significantly higher at 83.33%, compared to the state average of 46.03%.

One of Melville School's key advantages is its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 10.6 over the past three school years, lower than the 13.1 student-teacher ratio at the nearby Big Timber School. This may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, particularly in Reading. However, the school's declining overall academic ranking and rating in recent years is a concern that the district should investigate to understand the underlying factors and implement strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 50 Melville Main St
       Melville, MT  59055

(406) 537-4457

District: Melville Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,932 Help


Students who attend Melville School usually attend:

High:    Sweet Grass County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.3 Help
Number of students:  25

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Melville School ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melville School is 8.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melville School is $10,932.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Melville School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Melville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melville Elementary 104th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melville School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 98.66 5th 287 98.3%
2021 85.71 59th 356 83.4%
2022 68.59 121st 329 63.2%
2023 66.66 118th 332 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Melville School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 26 26
1991 29 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 29
1992 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1993 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
1994 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1995 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1996 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
1997 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
1998 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
1999 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2000 21 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2001 20 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 23
2002 14 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2003 14 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2004 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2005 8 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2006 7 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 7
2007 4 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2008 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2009 14 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2010 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2011 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2014 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
2015 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2016 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2017 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2018 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
2019 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
2020 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28
2021 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
2022 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
2023 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32
2024 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melville School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 26 3.0 8.6 n/a
1991 29 3.0 9.6 0
1992 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
1993 18 2.0 9.0 0
1994 20 2.5 8.0 0
1995 14 2.0 7.0 0
1996 14 2.0 7.0 0
1997 15 2.0 7.5 0
1998 20 2.0 10.0 0
1999 22 2.0 11.0 n/a
2000 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2001 23 2.0 11.5 0
2002 19 1.0 19.0 0
2003 19 1.0 19.0 0
2004 15 2.0 7.5 0
2005 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2006 7 1.0 7.0 n/a
2007 4 1.0 4.0 n/a
2008 10 1.0 10.0 n/a
2009 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2010 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2011 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
2012 18 2.0 9.0 0
2013 14 2.0 7.0 0
2014 17 2.0 8.5 0
2015 25 2.0 12.5 0
2016 28 3.0 9.3 0
2017 27 3.0 9.0 0
2018 32 3.0 10.6 0
2019 25 3.0 8.3 12
2020 28 3.0 9.3 10.7
2021 31 3.0 10.3 n/a
2022 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
2023 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
2024 25 3.0 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melville School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 26 3.0 8.6 n/a
1991 29 3.0 9.6 0
1992 24 2.5 9.6 n/a
1993 18 2.0 9.0 0
1994 20 2.5 8.0 0
1995 14 2.0 7.0 0
1996 14 2.0 7.0 0
1997 15 2.0 7.5 0
1998 20 2.0 10.0 0
1999 22 2.0 11.0 n/a
2000 25 2.0 12.5 n/a
2001 23 2.0 11.5 0
2002 19 1.0 19.0 0
2003 19 1.0 19.0 0
2004 15 2.0 7.5 0
2005 8 1.0 8.0 n/a
2006 7 1.0 7.0 n/a
2007 4 1.0 4.0 n/a
2008 10 1.0 10.0 n/a
2009 14 1.0 14.0 n/a
2010 15 2.0 7.5 n/a
2011 14 2.0 7.0 n/a
2012 18 2.0 9.0 0
2013 14 2.0 7.0 0
2014 17 2.0 8.5 0
2015 25 2.0 12.5 0
2016 28 3.0 9.3 0
2017 27 3.0 9.0 0
2018 32 3.0 10.6 0
2019 25 3.0 8.3 12
2020 28 3.0 9.3 10.7
2021 31 3.0 10.3 n/a
2022 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
2023 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
2024 25 3.0 8.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Melville School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,725
2021 $10,872
2022 $10,279
2023 $10,932

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melville School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2532
 28%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2532
 28%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Melville School

Students at Melville School are 100% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 25 students attended Melville School.

Students who attend Melville School usually go on to attend:

High : Sweet Grass County High School

Melville School ranks 118th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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