Alberton School is a three-story brick school located in Alberton, Montana, United States which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 13, 1997. Constructed in 1919 at a cost of US$70,000, the school was built to replace a wooden structure that burned in 1916.
Serving 34 students in grades 6-8, Alberton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Alberton 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Alberton, MT, covering an area of approximately 387.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 19.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 25.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alberton Middle School's student population of 34 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Alberton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alberton Middle School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
1%
White
94%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alberton Middle School's ranking?
Alberton Middle School is ranked #625 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Alberton Middle School?
34 students attend Alberton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Alberton Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alberton Middle School?
Alberton Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alberton Middle School offer ?
Alberton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alberton Middle School part of?
Alberton Middle School is part of Alberton K-12 Schools.
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