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Ramsay Middle School

Middle School · Ramsay Elem · Ramsay, MT

A Ramsay Elem middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 105, Ramsay, MT 59748

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$12,464
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Ramsay Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ramsay 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,000

Median home value

$270,500

College educated

26.1%

Homeownership

100%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59748; 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.

Ramsay Elem

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ramsay Middle School is listed in Ramsay Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ramsay Middle School

Ramsay Middle School is a public middle school in Ramsay, MT, part of Ramsay Elem, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ramsay Middle School

What grades does Ramsay Middle School serve?

Ramsay Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ramsay Middle School?

Ramsay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramsay Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ramsay Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ramsay Middle School rank in MT?

Ramsay Middle School ranks #380 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Ramsay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ramsay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ramsay Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ramsay Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ramsay Middle School a charter school?

No, Ramsay Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ramsay Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ramsay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ramsay Middle School?

57.8% of students at Ramsay 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Silver Bow County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 59748)
340
Area median age
36.5
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 59748; 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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