Excellent
#95 of 603 schools in MT
Top 16% in state
Clinton 7-8
Middle School · Clinton Elem · Clinton, MT
A Clinton Elem middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 250, Clinton, MT 59825
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton 7-8 score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clinton 7-8 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$85,268
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clinton Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,631NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton 7-8 is listed in Clinton Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton 7-8
Clinton 7-8 is a public middle school in Clinton, MT, part of Clinton Elem, serving approximately 37 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton 7-8
What grades does Clinton 7-8 serve?
Clinton 7-8 serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Clinton 7-8?
Clinton 7-8 has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton 7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton 7-8 is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton 7-8 rank in MT?
Clinton 7-8 ranks #95 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Clinton 7-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton 7-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Clinton 7-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton 7-8 has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clinton 7-8 a charter school?
No, Clinton 7-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton 7-8 a Title I school?
No, Clinton 7-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton 7-8?
48.6% of students at Clinton 7-8 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Missoula County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (406) 825-3113
- Area population (ZIP 59825)
- 2,135
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
Official sources & links
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 59825; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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