Serving 340 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frenchtown 6-8's student population of 340 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frenchtown 6-8 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 Frenchtown 6-8 is 0.29, 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
#418 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
5%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
78%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 #418 out of 707 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 36% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% MT state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown 6-8?
340 students attend Frenchtown 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Frenchtown 6-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frenchtown 6-8?
Frenchtown 6-8 has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Frenchtown 6-8 part of?
Frenchtown 6-8 is part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools School District.
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