Serving 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mcleod School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is equal to the Montana state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcleod School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcleod School's student population of 7 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcleod School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
29%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
57%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MT state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MT state average).
How many students attend Mcleod School?
7 students attend Mcleod School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mcleod School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcleod School?
Mcleod School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mcleod School offer ?
Mcleod School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcleod School part of?
Mcleod School is part of Mcleod Elementary School District.
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