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#262 of 603 schools in MT

Top 43% in state

Montana City Middle Schl

Middle School · Montana City Elem · Clancy, MT

A Montana City Elem middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

11 McClellan Creek Road, Clancy, MT 59634

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$10,735

Students at Montana City Middle Schl score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

1.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Montana City 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,304/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$120,881

Median home value

$500,700

Median rent

$1,161/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

91.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.76–84.0 mi478Compare →
IntermountainPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–84.5 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Montana City Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$10,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Montana City Middle Schl is listed in Montana City Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Montana City Middle Schl

Montana City Middle Schl is a public middle school in Clancy, MT, part of Montana City Elem, serving approximately 170 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Montana City Middle Schl

What grades does Montana City Middle Schl serve?

Montana City Middle Schl serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Montana City Middle Schl?

Montana City Middle Schl has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Montana City Middle Schl?

The student-teacher ratio at Montana City Middle Schl is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Montana City Middle Schl rank in MT?

Montana City Middle Schl ranks #262 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Montana City Middle Schl's MySchoolScout rating?

Montana City Middle Schl 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 Montana City Middle Schl?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Montana City Middle Schl has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Montana City Middle Schl a charter school?

No, Montana City Middle Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Montana City Middle Schl a Title I school?

No, Montana City Middle Schl is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montana City Middle Schl?

1.8% of students at Montana City 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
170
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 59634)
5,238
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
43.5
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 59634; 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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