Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denton School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Denton School's student population of 30 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
Denton School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
3%
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Denton School's ranking?
Denton School is ranked #210 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Denton School?
30 students attend Denton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Denton School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denton School?
Denton School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Denton School offer ?
Denton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denton School part of?
Denton School is part of Denton Elementary School District.
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