Below Average
#481 of 603 schools in MT
West Yellowstone 6-8
Middle School · West Yellowstone K-12 · West Yellowstone, MT
A West Yellowstone K-12 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Box 460, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Yellowstone 6-8 score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Yellowstone 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated746/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Yellowstone), 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
$59,750
Median home value
$476,600
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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West Yellowstone K-12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Yellowstone 6-8 is listed in West Yellowstone K-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Yellowstone 6-8
West Yellowstone 6-8 is a public middle school in West Yellowstone, MT, part of West Yellowstone K-12, serving approximately 63 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 603 schools in MT. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Yellowstone 6-8
What grades does West Yellowstone 6-8 serve?
West Yellowstone 6-8 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Yellowstone 6-8?
West Yellowstone 6-8 has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone 6-8?
The student-teacher ratio at West Yellowstone 6-8 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Yellowstone 6-8 rank in MT?
West Yellowstone 6-8 ranks #481 of 603 schools in MT.
What is West Yellowstone 6-8's MySchoolScout rating?
West Yellowstone 6-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 West Yellowstone 6-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Yellowstone 6-8 has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Yellowstone 6-8 a charter school?
No, West Yellowstone 6-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Yellowstone 6-8 a Title I school?
No, West Yellowstone 6-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Yellowstone 6-8?
47.6% of students at West Yellowstone 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
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gallatin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (406) 646-7617
- Area population (ZIP 59758)
- 2,097
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 59758; 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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