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#305 of 603 schools in MT

Washington Middle School 6-8

Middle School · Miles City Elem · Miles City, MT

A Miles City Elem middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1604 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$12,293
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Washington Middle School 6-8 score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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

51.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Washington Middle School 6-8 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 76Very Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,052/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miles City), 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

$63,643

Median home value

$202,100

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

29.7%

Homeownership

67.4%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Miles City Elem

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Middle School 6-8 is listed in Miles City Elem; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Middle School 6-8

Washington Middle School 6-8 is a public middle school in Miles City, MT, part of Miles City Elem, serving approximately 343 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Middle School 6-8

What grades does Washington Middle School 6-8 serve?

Washington Middle School 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Washington Middle School 6-8?

Washington Middle School 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School 6-8?

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School 6-8 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Middle School 6-8 rank in MT?

Washington Middle School 6-8 ranks #305 of 603 schools in MT.

What is Washington Middle School 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Middle School 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Washington Middle School 6-8?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle School 6-8 has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington Middle School 6-8 a charter school?

No, Washington Middle School 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Washington Middle School 6-8 a Title I school?

No, Washington Middle School 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Middle School 6-8?

51.9% of students at Washington Middle School 6-8 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
343
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Custer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
Area population (ZIP 59301)
11,598
Area average commute
13.3 min
Area median age
42.5
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 59301; 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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