Below Average
#524 of 603 schools in MT
Frank Brattin Middle Schl
Middle School · Colstrip Elem · Colstrip, MT
A Colstrip Elem middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 159, Colstrip, MT 59323
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frank Brattin Middle Schl score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 24 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frank Brattin Middle Schl 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Low147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colstrip), 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
$86,000
Median home value
$193,700
Median rent
$632/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59323; 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.
Colstrip Elem
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is listed in Colstrip Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frank Brattin Middle Schl
Frank Brattin Middle Schl is a public middle school in Colstrip, MT, part of Colstrip Elem, serving approximately 126 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frank Brattin Middle Schl
What grades does Frank Brattin Middle Schl serve?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frank Brattin Middle Schl?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Brattin Middle Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Brattin Middle Schl is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frank Brattin Middle Schl rank in MT?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl ranks #524 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Frank Brattin Middle Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Frank Brattin Middle Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Frank Brattin Middle Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank Brattin Middle Schl has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Frank Brattin Middle Schl a charter school?
No, Frank Brattin Middle Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frank Brattin Middle Schl a Title I school?
No, Frank Brattin Middle Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank Brattin Middle Schl?
46.8% of students at Frank Brattin Middle Schl 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
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Rosebud County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (406) 748-4699
- Area population (ZIP 59323)
- 2,156
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 59323; 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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