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Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 110 students in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
5 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
110 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 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
#286 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%

Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
# American Indian Students
1 Student
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
100 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
91%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
9
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
11,296
# Students in 9th Grade:
10
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,100 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,664 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$25,100
$15,263

Spending / Student
$23,664
$15,352

Best Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dutton/brady High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Midway Colony
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Healy Spring Rd.
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pondera Colony School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Pondera Colony Rd
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 279-3464
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Dutton/brady Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3424
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District?
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 110 students.
What is the rank of Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District?
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District is ranked #176 out of 347 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District?
91% of Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District?
Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,664 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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