Serving 242 students in grades 6-8, Monforton 6-8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Monforton 7-8's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bozeman, MT, encompassing approximately 11.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monforton 6-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Monforton 6-8's student population of 242 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Monforton 6-8 ranks within the top 10% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monforton 6-8 is 0.22, 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
#35 out of 696 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monforton 6-8's ranking?
Monforton 6-8 is ranked #35 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Monforton 6-8 often compared to?
Monforton 6-8is often viewed alongside schools like Manhattan 6-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Monforton 6-8?
242 students attend Monforton 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Monforton 6-8 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monforton 6-8?
Monforton 6-8 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Monforton 6-8 offer ?
Monforton 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monforton 6-8 part of?
Monforton 6-8 is part of Monforton Elementary School District.
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