The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 92% (which was higher than the Montana state average of 84%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students (09-10)
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)92%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
12%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
3%
Black
(09-10)1%
1%
White
(09-10)95%
83%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
13%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% MT state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% MT state average).
How many students attend Whitefish Middle 5-6?
272 students attend Whitefish Middle 5-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whitefish Middle 5-6 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Whitefish Middle 5-6 offer ?
Whitefish Middle 5-6 offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Whitefish Middle 5-6 part of?
Whitefish Middle 5-6 is part of Whitefish Elementary School District.
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