Frenchtown High School is located in Frenchtown, Missoula County, Montana, United States.
Serving 311 students in grades 6-8, Frenchtown 6-8 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 32% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frenchtown 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire Frenchtown, MT school district, encompassing approximately 342.1 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 32.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frenchtown 6-8's student population of 311 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frenchtown 6-8 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 Frenchtown 6-8 is 0.26, 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
#399 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
1%
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown 6-8's ranking?
Frenchtown 6-8 is ranked #399 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Frenchtown 6-8 often compared to?
Frenchtown 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Hellgate Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown 6-8?
311 students attend Frenchtown 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Frenchtown 6-8 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frenchtown 6-8?
Frenchtown 6-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frenchtown 6-8 offer ?
Frenchtown 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frenchtown 6-8 part of?
Frenchtown 6-8 is part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools.
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