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#247 of 603 schools in MT
Top 41% in state
Sun River Middle School
Middle School · Sun River Valley Elem · Simms, MT
A Sun River Valley Elem middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 380, Simms, MT 59477
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun River Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
34.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sun River 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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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
$95,938
Median home value
$193,900
College educated
28%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59477; 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.
Sun River Valley Elem
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sun River Middle School is listed in Sun River Valley Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun River Middle School
Sun River Middle School is a public middle school in Simms, MT, part of Sun River Valley Elem, serving approximately 55 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun River Middle School
What grades does Sun River Middle School serve?
Sun River Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sun River Middle School?
Sun River Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun River Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun River Middle School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun River Middle School rank in MT?
Sun River Middle School ranks #247 of 603 schools in MT.
What is Sun River Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun River Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sun River Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun River Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sun River Middle School a charter school?
No, Sun River Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun River Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sun River Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sun River Middle School?
34.5% of students at Sun River 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cascade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (406) 264-5110
- Area population (ZIP 59477)
- 326
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 59477; 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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