Below Average
#535 of 603 schools in MT
St Ignatius Middle School
Middle School · St Ignatius K-12 Schools · St. Ignatius, MT
A St Ignatius K-12 Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1540, St. Ignatius, MT 59865
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Ignatius Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Ignatius 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,809/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Ignatius), 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
$55,213
Median home value
$310,400
Median rent
$520/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59865; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60281 Hillside RdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 3.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Pinehaven Christian Childrens Ranch and SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,181NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Ignatius Middle School is listed in St Ignatius K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Ignatius Middle School
St Ignatius Middle School is a public middle school in St. Ignatius, MT, part of St Ignatius K-12 Schools, serving approximately 110 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #535 of 603 schools in MT.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Ignatius Middle School
What grades does St Ignatius Middle School serve?
St Ignatius Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St Ignatius Middle School?
St Ignatius Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ignatius Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Ignatius Middle School rank in MT?
St Ignatius Middle School ranks #535 of 603 schools in MT.
What is St Ignatius Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Ignatius Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 St Ignatius Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Ignatius Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Ignatius Middle School a charter school?
No, St Ignatius Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Ignatius Middle School a Title I school?
No, St Ignatius Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Ignatius Middle School?
100.0% of students at St Ignatius 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
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (406) 745-3811
- Area population (ZIP 59865)
- 3,741
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 59865; 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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