Serving 49 students in grades 6-8, Fair-mont-egan 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair-mont-egan Middle School's student population of 49 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fair-mont-egan 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 Fair-mont-egan Middle School is 0.15, 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
#498 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
92%
78%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
20%
6%
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 Fair-mont-egan Middle School's ranking?
Fair-mont-egan Middle School is ranked #498 out of 707 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 36% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Fair-mont-egan Middle School?
49 students attend Fair-mont-egan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fair-mont-egan Middle School students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fair-mont-egan Middle School?
Fair-mont-egan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fair-mont-egan Middle School offer ?
Fair-mont-egan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair-mont-egan Middle School part of?
Fair-mont-egan Middle School is part of Fair-Mont-Egan Elem School District.
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