Lindsay is an unincorporated hamlet in Dawson County, Montana, United States, located on Montana Highway 200S and the Upper Sevenmile Creek, 22.3 miles west-northwest of Glendive. The community has a post office with ZIP code 59339, a public school, and a cooperative.
Serving 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lindsay 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 lower than the Montana state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in MT)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lindsay School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Lindsay School's student population of 7 students has grown by 16% 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
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering All Students For Success In An Ever-Changing World!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lindsay School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
14%
10%
White
86%
76%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
35.9%
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 51% MT state average).
How many students attend Lindsay School?
7 students attend Lindsay School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lindsay School students are White, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lindsay School?
Lindsay School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lindsay School offer ?
Lindsay School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lindsay School part of?
Lindsay School is part of Lindsay Elementary School District.
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