Northside School

Northside School is a regular public middle school located in Wolf Point, Montana, serving students from fourth to sixth grade. With an enrollment of 166 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, the school offers personalized attention to each student. Northside has 13 full-time equivalent teachers who work diligently to support their students’ educational needs.

Northside School’s MySchoolScout Rating is 4.3 out of 10, placing it in the 24th percentile among Montana schools and ranking 458 out of 605 schools statewide. The academic score is 1.7/10, with only 19% proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 10% proficiency or above in Math across all grades. Despite these figures, Northside School focuses on student development and growth, providing a supportive environment for learning.

Northside School is situated in a remote rural area where the community values education and supports its students in various ways.

With an enrollment of 166 students, Northside School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Northside School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Northside School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.