Public middle schools in Montana achieve an average science proficiency of 41% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest science proficiency in Montana is Anderson 7-8, with ≥80%.
Science Proficiency Range: 50%
80%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 59%
Top Science Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Montana (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Anderson 7-8
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 7-8
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Cascade 6-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-8
321 Central Ave W
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Cascade, MT 59421
(406) 468-2267
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Deer Park 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-8
2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
(406) 892-5388
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Gallatin Gateway 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-8
100 Mill Street
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
(406) 763-4415
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Kila 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-8
395 Kila Road
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Kila, MT 59920
(406) 257-2428
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Seeley Lake 7-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-8
200 School Lane
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2265
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
(406) 677-2265
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Swan River 6-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 6-8
1205 Swan Highway
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-4528
Rank: #88.
Sacajawea Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
3525 So 3rd Ave
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 522-6470
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Big Timber 7-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-8
5th And Anderson
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5939
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Clancy 7-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-8
18 Clancy Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 933-5531
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Monforton 6-8
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 6-8
6001 Monforton School Rd
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 586-1557
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Montana City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 6-8
11 Mcclellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Clancy, MT 59634
(406) 442-6779
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Townsend 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-8
201 N Spruce
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 441-3431
Rank: #1414.
Somers Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 5-8
315 School Addition Rd
Somers, MT 59932
(406) 857-3661
Somers, MT 59932
(406) 857-3661
Rank: #1515.
Whitefish Middle 5-8
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 5-8
600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Whitefish, MT 59937
(406) 862-8650
Rank: #1616.
Belgrade Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 58%
Grades: 5-8
410 Triple Crown Road
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Belgrade, MT 59714
(406) 924-2259
Rank: #1717.
Hellgate Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: 7-8
2375 Flynn Lane
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Missoula, MT 59808
(406) 721-2452
Rank: #1818.
North Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 7-8
2601 8th Street Ne
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6525
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 268-6525
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Belt 7-8
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 7-8
1 Church Street
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Belt, MT 59412
(406) 277-3351
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Canyon Creek 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-8
3139 Duck Creek Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4471
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Columbus Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-8
415 N 3rd St
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 322-5375
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Elysian Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 6-8
6416 Elysian Road
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Billings, MT 59101
(406) 656-4101
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Fort Benton 7-8
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 7-8
1820 Washington
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-3213
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: PK-8
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Troy 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 7-8
116 East Missoula
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Troy, MT 59935
(406) 295-4520
Rank: #19 - 2619. - 26.
Utterback 7-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-59%
Grades: 7-8
24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 278-3227
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bigfork 7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 7-8
600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Bigfork, MT 59911
(406) 837-7412
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Dillon Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-8
22 N Cottom
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-2368
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 6-8
645 West Central Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Missoula, MT 59801
(406) 542-4085
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: PK-8
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Bridger 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 7-8
106 North 4th Street
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Bridger, MT 59014
(406) 662-3588
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Broadview 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 7-8
13935 1st Street
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Broadview, MT 59015
(406) 667-2337
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Dutton/brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: PK-8
101 2nd St Ne
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Dutton, MT 59433
(406) 476-3201
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Fortine 7-8
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 7-8
358 Meadow Creek Road
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Fortine, MT 59918
(406) 882-4531
Rank: #30 - 5930. - 59.
Froid 7-8
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Science Proficiency: ≥50%
Grades: 7-8
408 1st Street S
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
Froid, MT 59226
(406) 766-2342
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