Middle Schools in Target Range Elementary

There is only one middle school located within the Target Range Elementary District in Missoula, Montana: Target Range 7-8 Middle School. This small, high-performing school serves 137 students in grades 7-8 and has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2022-2023 school year.

Target Range 7-8 Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students outperforming the state averages in Mathematics, Reading, and Science on the Montana State Tests. The school's proficiency rates were 58.52% in Mathematics, 54.41% in Reading, and 63.51% in Science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. This strong academic achievement is likely supported by the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which allows for more individualized attention and support for students.

Despite its small size, Target Range 7-8 Middle School maintains a diverse student population, with 86.13% White, 2.19% African American, 4.38% Hispanic, 1.46% Asian, and 3.65% Native American students. The school's efficient resource allocation, with a per-student spending of $8,120, further contributes to its success in providing a high-quality education to its students. Overall, Target Range 7-8 Middle School stands out as a shining example of academic excellence within the Target Range Elementary District.