Monforton 6-8

6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 218 students in grades 6-8, Monforton 6-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monforton 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Monforton 6-8's student population of 218 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Monforton 6-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monforton 6-8 is 0.17, which is less 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)
#21 out of 722 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monforton 6-8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monforton 6-8 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.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monforton 6-8 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.
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monforton 6-8 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Monforton 6-8 and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
6%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
91%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Monforton 6-8 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
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monforton 6-8 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
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monforton 6-8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monforton 6-8's ranking?
Monforton 6-8 is ranked #21 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Monforton 6-8 often compared to?
Monforton 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan 5-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Monforton 6-8?
218 students attend Monforton 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Monforton 6-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monforton 6-8?
Monforton 6-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monforton 6-8 offer ?
Monforton 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Monforton 6-8 part of?
Monforton 6-8 is part of Monforton Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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