Serving 711 students in grades 6-8, Castle Rock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Rock Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castle Rock Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Rock Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
5%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
5%
Black
1%
1%
White
80%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Rock Middle School's ranking?
Castle Rock Middle School is ranked #420 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Castle Rock Middle School often compared to?
Castle Rock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Medicine Crow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Castle Rock Middle School?
711 students attend Castle Rock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Castle Rock Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castle Rock Middle School?
Castle Rock Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Castle Rock Middle School offer ?
Castle Rock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Castle Rock Middle School part of?
Castle Rock Middle School is part of Billings Elem School District.
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