Below Average
#551 of 603 schools in MT
Culbertson Junior High
Middle School · Culbertson Elem · Culbertson, MT
A Culbertson Elem middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 459, Culbertson, MT 59218
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Culbertson Junior High score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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 25 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Culbertson Junior High 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average628/100K
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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
$95,368
Median home value
$256,600
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59218; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Culbertson Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Culbertson Junior High is listed in Culbertson Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Culbertson Junior High
Culbertson Junior High is a public middle school in Culbertson, MT, part of Culbertson Elem, serving approximately 58 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Culbertson Junior High
What grades does Culbertson Junior High serve?
Culbertson Junior High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Culbertson Junior High?
Culbertson Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Culbertson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Culbertson Junior High is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Culbertson Junior High rank in MT?
Culbertson Junior High ranks #551 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Culbertson Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Culbertson Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Culbertson Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Culbertson Junior High has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Culbertson Junior High a charter school?
No, Culbertson Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Culbertson Junior High a Title I school?
No, Culbertson Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Culbertson Junior High?
51.7% of students at Culbertson Junior High 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
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Roosevelt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (406) 787-6241
- Area population (ZIP 59218)
- 952
- Area median age
- 41
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 59218; 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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