Serving 432 students in grades 5-8, Ronan 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 22% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ronan Middle School serves the entire 214 square mile district in Ronan, MT, with most students living within a 15-20 minute drive of the school, typically around 9.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and extending up to 13.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ronan Middle School's student population of 432 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed!
School Rankings
Ronan 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 Ronan Middle School is 0.59, 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
#581 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
59%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
24%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronan Middle School's ranking?
Ronan Middle School is ranked #581 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ronan Middle School?
432 students attend Ronan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ronan Middle School students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronan Middle School?
Ronan Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ronan Middle School offer ?
Ronan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronan Middle School part of?
Ronan Middle School is part of Ronan Elementary School District.
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