Monforton 6-8

6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 202 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 7% 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: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in MT
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Monforton 6-8's student population of 202 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Monforton 6-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monforton 6-8 is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MT)
#23 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
36%
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65-69%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
5%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
93%
78%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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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 Monforton 6-8's ranking?
Monforton 6-8 is ranked #23 out of 707 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Monforton 6-8?
202 students attend Monforton 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monforton 6-8 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 Elem School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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