Serving 72 students in grades 6-8, Culbertson Junior High 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Culbertson 7-8's attendance zone encompasses the entire Culbertson school district, covering approximately 495.9 square miles in and around Culbertson, MT. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.2 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 40 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Culbertson Junior High School's student population of 72 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day
School Rankings
Culbertson Junior High 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 Culbertson Junior High School is 0.52, which is more 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
#602 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.7%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Culbertson Junior High School's ranking?
Culbertson Junior High School is ranked #602 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Culbertson Junior High School?
72 students attend Culbertson Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Culbertson Junior High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Culbertson Junior High School?
Culbertson Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Culbertson Junior High School offer ?
Culbertson Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Culbertson Junior High School part of?
Culbertson Junior High School is part of Culbertson Elementary School District.
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