Roberts School

Summary:

Roberts School is a small, rural elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the town of Roberts, MT, with just 61 students. While the school once ranked among the top in the state, its performance has declined in recent years, with test scores and rankings lagging behind the state and nearby schools.

One key advantage of Roberts School is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.9 to 8.1 over the past 3 years, significantly lower than the nearby Absarokee School and Joliet School, which have ratios between 11.7 and 15.2. However, this small class size has not translated into better academic outcomes, as the school's math and reading proficiency rates on state assessments trail the state averages and the performance of surrounding schools like Columbus Elementary, Joliet School, and Mountain View School.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($15,371) than nearby schools like Absarokee School ($11,267) and Joliet School ($8,802), Roberts School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana elementary schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's declining performance and low rankings over the years, as well as the potential factors contributing to its underperformance, will need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

106 Maple St
Roberts, MT 59070

(406) 445-2421

District: Roberts K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,261

Students who attend Roberts School usually attend:

Middle:	Roberts 7-8
High:	Roberts High School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.4

Number of students: 39

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

American Indian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roberts School ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (5.1%), American Indian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberts School is 5.4. (See more...)

Compare Roberts School employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberts School is $19,261.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Roberts K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts K-12 Schools 262^nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roberts School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2005	80.70	35^th	218	83.9%
2007	83.21	9^th	230	96.1%
2008	96.64	1^st	194	99.5%
2010	70.65	53^rd	241	78.0%
2011	38.36	182^nd	247	26.3%
2012	29.61	198^th	244	18.9%
2013	54.20	137^th	246	44.3%
2015	34.40	198^th	287	31.0%
2021	19.13	302^nd	356	15.2%
2022	18.79	290^th	329	11.9%
2023	32.10	251^st	332	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Roberts School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	63	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	64
1995	84	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
1996	84	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	86
1997	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	98
1998	86	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	86
1999	79	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	83
2000	68	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	74
2001	71	4	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	80
2002	60	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	64
2003	60	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	64
2004	59	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	61
2005	53	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	54
2006	64	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	66
2007	68	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	73
2008	57	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	57
2009	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
2010	85	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	87
2011	72	0	0	0	0	0	0	72
2012	64	0	0	0	1	0	0	65
2013	57	3	0	1	1	0	0	62
2014	62	2	0	1	1	0	0	66
2015	56	5	0	4	0	0	0	65
2016	54	5	0	5	0	0	0	64
2017	48	4	0	4	0	0	0	56
2018	53	3	0	8	0	0	3	67
2019	46	0	0	10	0	0	2	58
2020	45	0	0	11	0	0	2	58
2021	51	0	0	10	0	0	1	62
2022	39	0	0	8	0	0	0	47
2023	52	0	0	8	1	0	0	61
2024	36	0	0	2	1	0	0	39

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 Roberts School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	64	4.6	13.9	21.9
1995	86	5.7	15.1	29.1
1996	86	5.7	15.1	29.1
1997	98	5.8	16.9	29.6
1998	86	6.0	14.3	32.6
1999	83	6.0	13.8	67.5
2000	74	6.0	12.3	39.2
2001	80	5.8	13.8	35
2002	64	4.5	14.2	34.4
2003	64	4.5	14.2	34.4
2004	61	4.9	12.4	19.7
2005	54	4.9	11.0	29.6
2006	66	4.8	13.8	33.3
2007	73	5.9	12.4	30.1
2008	57	6.0	9.5	31.6
2009	71	5.9	12.0	31
2010	87	6.0	14.3	37.9
2011	72	7.1	10.0	26.4
2012	65	6.0	10.6	32.3
2013	62	6.5	9.4	27.4
2014	66	7.0	9.4	34.8
2015	65	7.0	9.2	40
2016	64	7.0	9.1	39.1
2017	56	6.4	8.7	42.9
2018	67	6.4	10.3	46.3
2019	58	7.0	8.2	48.3
2020	58	7.4	7.8	53.4
2021	62	8.0	7.6	n/a
2022	47	7.8	5.9	n/a
2023	61	7.5	8.1	n/a
2024	39	7.1	5.4	46.2

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 Roberts School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	64	4.6	13.9	21.9
1995	86	5.7	15.1	29.1
1996	86	5.7	15.1	29.1
1997	98	5.8	16.9	29.6
1998	86	6.0	14.3	32.6
1999	83	6.0	13.8	67.5
2000	74	6.0	12.3	39.2
2001	80	5.8	13.8	35
2002	64	4.5	14.2	34.4
2003	64	4.5	14.2	34.4
2004	61	4.9	12.4	19.7
2005	54	4.9	11.0	29.6
2006	66	4.8	13.8	33.3
2007	73	5.9	12.4	30.1
2008	57	6.0	9.5	31.6
2009	71	5.9	12.0	31
2010	87	6.0	14.3	37.9
2011	72	7.1	10.0	26.4
2012	65	6.0	10.6	32.3
2013	62	6.5	9.4	27.4
2014	66	7.0	9.4	34.8
2015	65	7.0	9.2	40
2016	64	7.0	9.1	39.1
2017	56	6.4	8.7	42.9
2018	67	6.4	10.3	46.3
2019	58	7.0	8.2	48.3
2020	58	7.4	7.8	53.4
2021	62	8.0	7.6	n/a
2022	47	7.8	5.9	n/a
2023	61	7.5	8.1	n/a
2024	39	7.1	5.4	46.2

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 Roberts School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,371
2021	$17,596
2022	$22,537
2023	$19,261

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberts School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	58	61	5.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	8	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	46	52	13%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Roberts School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science 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	7	5.4	46.2%	36 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.1	251^st of 332 public elementary schools	24.4%		18.8	290^th of 329 public elementary schools	11.9%	39	28.1	34.4		$19,261
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	44	6	7.2	100.0%	42 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	43.3	212^th of 332 public elementary schools	36.1%		57.2	163^rd of 329 public elementary schools	50.5%	49	30.8	42.3		$26,734
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	166	15	11.1	31.3%	163 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	61.9	133^rd of 332 public elementary schools	59.9%		67.4	127^th of 329 public elementary schools	61.4%	6	40.5	49.4	41.0	$10,982
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	125	10	12.7	48.8%	120 (96.0%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.9	190^th of 332 public elementary schools	42.8%		39.1	241^st of 329 public elementary schools	26.7%	51	32.8	43.3	40.0	$15,568
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	194	16	12.3	33.0%	175 (90.2%)	2 (1.0%)	12 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	88.7	41^st of 332 public elementary schools	87.7%		60.6	148^th of 329 public elementary schools	55.0%	107	49.0	74.5	58.8	$11,655
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	4	3	1.5		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$34,628
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	30	5	5.7	10.0%	24 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.7%)	2 (6.7%)	1 (3.3%)	1 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35	244^th of 332 public elementary schools	26.5%		19	289^th of 329 public elementary schools	12.2%	45	30.4	34.8		$25,259
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	80	6	13.6	35.0%	74 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.5	264^th of 332 public elementary schools	20.5%		49.7	201^st of 329 public elementary schools	38.9%	63	22.5	32.5	27.3	$16,543
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	20.0%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$26,852
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	320	20	16.0	32.2%	282 (88.1%)	4 (1.3%)	18 (5.6%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	77.2	78^th of 332 public elementary schools	76.5%		87.2	48^th of 329 public elementary schools	85.4%	30	54.9	57.3	43.6	$11,818

Frequently Asked Questions about 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 is the racial makeup of Roberts School?

Students at Roberts School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What district is Roberts School in?

Roberts K-12 Schools

How many students attend Roberts School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 39 students attended Roberts School.

Is Roberts School a good school?

Roberts School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Montana elementary schools.

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