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#474 of 603 schools in MT
Ronan Middle School
Middle School · Ronan Elem · Ronan, MT
A Ronan Elem middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
421 Andrew Street NW, Ronan, MT 59864
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ronan Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 28 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ronan 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$60,305
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heights Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 0.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ronan Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronan Middle School is listed in Ronan Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronan Middle School
Ronan Middle School is a public middle school in Ronan, MT, part of Ronan Elem, serving approximately 435 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronan Middle School
What grades does Ronan Middle School serve?
Ronan Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ronan Middle School?
Ronan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronan Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronan Middle School rank in MT?
Ronan Middle School ranks #474 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Ronan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ronan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ronan Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ronan Middle School a charter school?
No, Ronan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ronan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronan Middle School?
100.0% of students at Ronan 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
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (406) 676-3390
- Area population (ZIP 59864)
- 7,399
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 59864; 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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