Needs Improvement
#594 of 603 schools in MT
Cut Bank Middle School
Middle School · Cut Bank Elem · Cut Bank, MT
A Cut Bank Elem middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 3rd Avenue SE, Cut Bank, MT 59427
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cut Bank Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cut Bank 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,726/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cut Bank), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,219
Median home value
$161,200
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
23.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59427; 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.
Cut Bank Elem
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cut Bank Middle School is listed in Cut Bank Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cut Bank Middle School
Cut Bank Middle School is a public middle school in Cut Bank, MT, part of Cut Bank Elem, serving approximately 159 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #594 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cut Bank Middle School
What grades does Cut Bank Middle School serve?
Cut Bank Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cut Bank Middle School?
Cut Bank Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cut Bank Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cut Bank Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cut Bank Middle School rank in MT?
Cut Bank Middle School ranks #594 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Cut Bank Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cut Bank Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Cut Bank Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cut Bank Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cut Bank Middle School a charter school?
No, Cut Bank Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cut Bank Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cut Bank Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cut Bank Middle School?
64.2% of students at Cut Bank 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glacier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.3%
- Phone
- (406) 873-4421
- Area population (ZIP 59427)
- 4,955
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 59427; 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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