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Heart Butte 6-8
Middle School · Heart Butte K-12 Schools
PO Box 259, Heart Butte, MT 59448
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
28
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Heart Butte 6-8
Middle School in Heart Butte · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Heart Butte 6-8
Heart Butte 6-8 is a public middle school in Heart Butte, MT, part of Heart Butte K-12 Schools. Heart Butte 6-8 serves approximately 28 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Heart Butte 6-8 show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 28 students, Heart Butte 6-8 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Heart Butte 6-8 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Heart Butte 6-8 sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 28 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- PO Box 259, Heart Butte, MT 59448
- Phone
- (406) 338-2200
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores MT EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MT state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 259, Heart Butte, MT 59448
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heart Butte 6-8 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. DE LA SALLE BLACKFEET SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 21.2 miles away, in nearby Browning). Additionally, Browning Middle School (rated 4.4/10, 20.6 miles away, in nearby Browning). For more schools in Heart Butte, see our Heart Butte schools guide .
Nearby Schools
15 within 31.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Butte Elementary Heart Butte | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Heart Butte High School Heart Butte | 0.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Browning Middle School Browning | 20.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Napi School Browning | 21.0 mi | 4.4 |
| Browning Elementary Browning | 21.0 mi | 3.3 |
| KW-VC Elementary Browning | 21.0 mi | 5.4 |
| CUTSWOOD SCHOOL Browning | 21.2 mi | — |
| DE LA SALLE BLACKFEET SCHOOL Browning | 21.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Browning High School Browning | 21.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Dupuyer School Dupuyer | 16.5 mi | 6.8 |
| Kingsbury Colony Attn Ctr Valier | 16.1 mi | — |
| Hidden Lake Elementary Cut Bank | 24.9 mi | — |
| Pendroy School Pendroy | 21.9 mi | — |
| East Glacier Park School E. Glacier Park | 21.0 mi | 2.6 |
| Mountain View Elementary Cut Bank | 31.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 59448 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,318
Median Home Value
$47,500
Median Rent
$457/mo
Population
647
College Educated
12%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty Rate
38.4%
Median Age
28.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heart Butte 6-8
What grades does Heart Butte 6-8 serve?
Heart Butte 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Heart Butte 6-8?
Heart Butte 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 28 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heart Butte 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Heart Butte 6-8 is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Heart Butte 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heart Butte 6-8 has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heart Butte 6-8 a charter school?
No, Heart Butte 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heart Butte 6-8 a Title I school?
No, Heart Butte 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heart Butte 6-8?
100.0% of students at Heart Butte 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 28
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pondera County
- Phone
- (406) 338-2200
Resources & Links
District
Heart Butte K-12 Schools- District Enrollment
- 197
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $29,918
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