Below Average
#554 of 603 schools in MT
Laurel Middle School
Middle School · Laurel Elem · Laurel, MT
A Laurel Elem middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 Colorado Avenue, Laurel, MT 59044
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurel Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laurel 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,148/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), 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
$86,011
Median home value
$317,200
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59044; 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.
Laurel Elem
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laurel Middle School is listed in Laurel Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurel Middle School
Laurel Middle School is a public middle school in Laurel, MT, part of Laurel Elem, serving approximately 551 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurel Middle School
What grades does Laurel Middle School serve?
Laurel Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurel Middle School rank in MT?
Laurel Middle School ranks #554 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Laurel Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Laurel Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurel Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurel Middle School a charter school?
No, Laurel Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laurel Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laurel Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurel Middle School?
43.2% of students at Laurel 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yellowstone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (406) 628-6919
- Area population (ZIP 59044)
- 12,488
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 59044; 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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