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Fort Smith School

502 Avenue C
Hardin, MT 59034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 22 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Smith School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fort Smith School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fort Smith School's student population of 22 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
22 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fort Smith School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Smith School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#174 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort Smith School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Smith School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Smith School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fort Smith School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
64%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fort Smith School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Smith School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
White
27%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort Smith School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Smith School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Smith School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Smith School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Fort Smith School's ranking?
Fort Smith School is ranked #174 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Fort Smith School?
22 students attend Fort Smith School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Fort Smith School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Smith School?
Fort Smith School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fort Smith School offer ?
Fort Smith School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Smith School part of?
Fort Smith School is part of Hardin Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 22 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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