Serving 119 students in grades 6-8, Frank Brattin 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frank Brattin Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Colstrip, MT school district, covering approximately 653.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 20.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frank Brattin Middle School's student population of 119 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Frank Brattin 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 Frank Brattin Middle School is 0.61, 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
#608 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
37%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.1%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Frank Brattin Middle School's ranking?
Frank Brattin Middle School is ranked #608 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Frank Brattin Middle School?
119 students attend Frank Brattin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Frank Brattin Middle School students are White, 37% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frank Brattin Middle School?
Frank Brattin Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frank Brattin Middle School offer ?
Frank Brattin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frank Brattin Middle School part of?
Frank Brattin Middle School is part of Colstrip Elementary School District.
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