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#519 of 603 schools in MT

Alberton Middle School

Middle School · Alberton K-12 Schools · Alberton, MT

An Alberton K-12 Schools middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 330, Alberton, MT 59820

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$17,331
Chronic Absenteeism47.2%

Students at Alberton Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Alberton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,586

Median home value

$332,000

Median rent

$1,000/mo

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North West Indian Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition5.91–120.7 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Alberton K-12 Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$17,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alberton Middle School is listed in Alberton K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alberton Middle School

Alberton Middle School is a public middle school in Alberton, MT, part of Alberton K-12 Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alberton Middle School

What grades does Alberton Middle School serve?

Alberton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Alberton Middle School?

Alberton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alberton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alberton Middle School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alberton Middle School rank in MT?

Alberton Middle School ranks #519 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Alberton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alberton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alberton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alberton Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alberton Middle School a charter school?

No, Alberton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alberton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Alberton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alberton Middle School?

100.0% of students at Alberton Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Mineral County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.2%
Area population (ZIP 59820)
1,904
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59820; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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