Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Sleeping Giant 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 28% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sleeping Giant Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Livingston, MT, encompassing an area of approximately 629.6 square miles. Families typically experience a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 10.7 miles and the furthest edge located 36.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sleeping Giant Middle School's student population of 261 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sleeping Giant 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 Sleeping Giant Middle School 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
#528 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleeping Giant Middle School's ranking?
Sleeping Giant Middle School is ranked #528 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Sleeping Giant Middle School?
261 students attend Sleeping Giant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sleeping Giant Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sleeping Giant Middle School?
Sleeping Giant Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sleeping Giant Middle School offer ?
Sleeping Giant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sleeping Giant Middle School part of?
Sleeping Giant Middle School is part of Livingston Elementary School District.
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