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Montana Schools

948 schools across 398 districts serving 160,812 students

School Counts

By Level

Preschools
459
Elementary
553
Middle
411
High
221

By Type

Public
826
Charter
0
Private
122

Quick Stats

2.8 / 5
Average School Rating
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
88%
Graduation Rate
48%
On Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Hispanic or Latino4%
White80%
Asian1%
Black or African American1%
Two or More Races4%
Native American11%
48%Female
52%Male
0%English Learners

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1d ago

Questionnaire attacks straight people

Alleged statewide incident in Montana

A Montana high school health class distributed a questionnaire containing highly inappropriate and biased questions. The material appeared to generalize heterosexual individuals in a derogatory manner. This incident raises concerns about the curriculum content presented to students.

Occurred on May 13, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 1d ago

Librarian taught 'queer joy'

Alleged incident in Livingston Elementary School District · Montana

An elementary school librarian in Montana reportedly taught third-grade students about 'radical queer joy.' This instruction allegedly violated school district policy. The incident was reported by a local news outlet and a parent group.

Occurred on June 15, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1d ago

Union defies CRT training ban

Alleged statewide incident in Montana

A teachers' union in Montana is reportedly providing professional development sessions that incorporate critical race theory. This appears to be in violation of a binding order from the state's Attorney General, which prohibits such practices in public schools. The trainings are allegedly offered to all public teachers and staff within the state.

Occurred on October 5, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherLowAdded 1d ago

Montana Parents' Rights Group

Alleged incident in Bozeman Elementary School District · Montana

A parent advocacy group based in Bozeman, Montana, outlines its mission to uphold parental rights in education. The organization emphasizes that children belong to families, not the state, and advocates for parental authority over issues like medical mandates and curriculum content. They aim to ensure equality and protection for all families.

Occurred on October 28, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1d ago

Bozeman Schools Reaffirm Equity Work

Alleged incident in Bozeman Elementary School District · Montana

A school district developed an equity roadmap, including an equity task force that read "How to Be an Antiracist." Despite community concerns about politicizing education and curriculum, the district's interim superintendent reaffirmed its commitment to equity work, even after removing the term from a student success policy.

Occurred on December 13, 2021Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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