Cut Bank Middle School

Cut Bank Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Cut Bank, Montana. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 159 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 with eleven full-time equivalent teachers. The academic performance at Cut Bank Middle School is currently rated at 4.3 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 26th percentile among Montana schools.

In terms of proficiency rates, only 29% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and just 15% in Math. Despite these challenges, the school continues to focus on student development and improvement. Cut Bank Middle School sits in a rural setting with limited access to urban amenities, yet it fosters a close-knit community among its staff and families.

With an enrollment of 159 students, Cut Bank Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Cut Bank Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Cut Bank Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.