Below Average
#523 of 603 schools in MT
Browning Middle School
Middle School · Browning Elem · Browning, MT
A Browning Elem middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 610, Browning, MT 59417
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Browning Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 4% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Browning 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,763
Median home value
$128,800
Median rent
$481/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Blackfeet SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 4–8 | 0.6 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Cutswood SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Browning Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Browning Middle School is listed in Browning Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Browning Middle School
Browning Middle School is a public middle school in Browning, MT, part of Browning Elem, serving approximately 371 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #523 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Browning Middle School
What grades does Browning Middle School serve?
Browning Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Browning Middle School?
Browning Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Browning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Browning Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Browning Middle School rank in MT?
Browning Middle School ranks #523 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Browning Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Browning 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 Browning Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Browning Middle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Browning Middle School a charter school?
No, Browning Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Browning Middle School a Title I school?
No, Browning Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Browning Middle School?
100.0% of students at Browning 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
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glacier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 92.2%
- Phone
- (406) 338-2725
- Area population (ZIP 59417)
- 7,674
- Area median age
- 28.9
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 59417; 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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