St Ignatius Middle School

St Ignatius Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the rural area of St Ignatius, Montana. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school currently has an enrollment of 110 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, ensuring that each child receives individual attention from the ten full-time teachers on staff. While St Ignatius Middle School's academic performance currently ranks in the lower half among Montana schools, at 29th percentile and a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10, the school community is focused on student development and providing support for continuous improvement.

In recent state assessments, only 24% of students were proficient or above in ELA/Reading, and 19% met proficiency standards in Math. Despite these challenges, St Ignatius Middle School remains an important part of its rural setting, fostering a supportive learning environment for all its students.

With an enrollment of 110 students, St Ignatius Middle 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.

Located in a rural area, St Ignatius Middle 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.