Below Average
#515 of 603 schools in MT
Florence-carlton 6-8
Middle School · Florence-carlton K-12 Schls · Florence, MT
A Florence-carlton K-12 Schls middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
5602 Old Highway 93, Florence, MT 59833
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence-carlton 6-8 score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Florence-carlton 6-8 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Average661/100K
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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
$82,115
Median home value
$486,600
Median rent
$1,055/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59833; 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.
Florence-carlton K-12 Schls
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,908NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence-carlton 6-8 is listed in Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence-carlton 6-8
Florence-carlton 6-8 is a public middle school in Florence, MT, part of Florence-carlton K-12 Schls, serving approximately 201 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence-carlton 6-8
What grades does Florence-carlton 6-8 serve?
Florence-carlton 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Florence-carlton 6-8?
Florence-carlton 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence-carlton 6-8 is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence-carlton 6-8 rank in MT?
Florence-carlton 6-8 ranks #515 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Florence-carlton 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence-carlton 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Florence-carlton 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence-carlton 6-8 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Florence-carlton 6-8 a charter school?
No, Florence-carlton 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence-carlton 6-8 a Title I school?
No, Florence-carlton 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Florence-carlton 6-8?
35.3% of students at Florence-carlton 6-8 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ravalli County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (406) 273-0587
- Area population (ZIP 59833)
- 6,046
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 59833; 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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