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#255 of 603 schools in MT
Top 42% in state
Dillon Middle School
Middle School · Dillon Elem · Dillon, MT
A Dillon Elem middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22 North Cottom, Dillon, MT 59725
- Math 39% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dillon Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dillon 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated771/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dillon), 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
$57,967
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59725; 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.
Dillon Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,122NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dillon Middle School is listed in Dillon Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dillon Middle School
Dillon Middle School is a public middle school in Dillon, MT, part of Dillon Elem, serving approximately 267 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dillon Middle School
What grades does Dillon Middle School serve?
Dillon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dillon Middle School?
Dillon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillon Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dillon Middle School rank in MT?
Dillon Middle School ranks #255 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Dillon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dillon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Dillon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dillon Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dillon Middle School a charter school?
No, Dillon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dillon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dillon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dillon Middle School?
44.6% of students at Dillon 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
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Beaverhead County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (406) 683-2368
- Area population (ZIP 59725)
- 8,223
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 59725; 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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