Midway Colony

Summary:

Midway Colony is a small elementary school in Conrad, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with just 15 students. As part of the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 211 out of 300 districts in the state, Midway Colony stands out for its lack of racial diversity, consistently low test scores, and poor overall school ranking.

With a 100% white student population, Midway Colony is significantly less diverse than the nearby Dutton/Brady Elementary, Choteau School, and other schools in the area. Academically, the school struggles, with only 15.38% of students proficient in both math and reading, compared to 24.42% and 36.05% for the district, respectively. Midway Colony has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Montana elementary schools, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.5 to 9.5 students per teacher, and significantly higher spending per student ($15,674) compared to the nearby Miami School ($9,510), Midway Colony's academic performance remains poor. This raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need to evaluate the school's instructional practices to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

605 Healy Spring Rd.
Conrad, MT 59425

(406) 476-3201

District: Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
305^th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,250

Students who attend Midway Colony usually attend:

Middle:	Dutton/Brady Middle School
High:	Dutton/Brady High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 18

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midway Colony ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Montana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midway Colony is 9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Midway Colony employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midway Colony is $12,250, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Midway Colony was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools 211^th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midway Colony

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MT State Percentile
2012	16.04	212^th	244	13.1%
2013	13.99	215^th	246	12.6%
2021	16.95	308^th	356	13.5%
2022	16.30	292^nd	329	11.2%
2023	9.35	305^th	332	8.1%

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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Midway Colony

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Year	White	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	10	n/a	n/a	10
2010	11	n/a	n/a	11
2011	12	0	0	12
2012	12	0	0	12
2013	13	0	0	13
2014	16	0	0	16
2015	16	0	0	16
2016	14	0	0	14
2017	14	0	0	14
2018	16	0	0	16
2019	17	0	0	17
2020	16	0	0	16
2021	19	0	0	19
2022	18	0	0	18
2023	15	0	0	15
2024	18	0	0	18

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midway Colony

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	1.0	10.0	70
2010	11	1.0	11.0	72.7
2011	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2012	12	1.2	9.4	0
2013	13	1.5	8.4	0
2014	16	1.0	16.0	0
2015	16	2.0	8.0	0
2016	14	2.0	7.0	0
2017	14	2.0	7.0	100
2018	16	1.9	8.0	100
2019	17	2.0	8.5	82.4
2020	16	2.0	8.0	18.8
2021	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2022	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2023	15	2.0	7.5	n/a
2024	18	2.0	9.0	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midway Colony

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	1.0	10.0	70
2010	11	1.0	11.0	72.7
2011	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
2012	12	1.2	9.4	0
2013	13	1.5	8.4	0
2014	16	1.0	16.0	0
2015	16	2.0	8.0	0
2016	14	2.0	7.0	0
2017	14	2.0	7.0	100
2018	16	1.9	8.0	100
2019	17	2.0	8.5	82.4
2020	16	2.0	8.0	18.8
2021	19	2.0	9.5	n/a
2022	18	2.0	9.0	n/a
2023	15	2.0	7.5	n/a
2024	18	2.0	9.0	83.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midway Colony

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,674
2021	$11,910
2022	$13,269
2023	$12,250

Data source: Montana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midway Colony

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	17	15	11.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	15	11.8%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Midway Colony

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Montana State Tests Mathematics (2023)	Montana State Tests Reading (2023)	Montana State Tests Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Montana State Tests Mathematics All Grades	Montana State Tests Reading All Grades	Montana State Tests Science All Grades	Total
Midway Colony	Public	PK, KG-8	605 Healy Spring Rd.	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	18	2	9.0	83.3%	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.3	305^th of 332 public elementary schools	8.1%		16.3	292^nd of 329 public elementary schools	11.2%	13	15.4	15.4		$12,250
Meadowlark School	Public	PK, KG-3	17 3rd Avenue Southwest	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Conrad Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 278-5620	162	11	14.6	58.6%	141 (87.0%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	62.2	129^th of 332 public elementary schools	61.1%		62.8	144^th of 329 public elementary schools	56.2%	15	46.9	43.8		$13,781
Miami School	Public	PK, KG-8	400 New Miami Colony Lane	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Miami Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 472-3325	41	1	41.0		41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.6	312^th of 332 public elementary schools	6.0%		14	300^th of 329 public elementary schools	8.8%	12	12.0	12.0		$10,745
Bynum School	Public	PK, KG-8	210 Central Ave	Bynum	59419	Teton County	Bynum Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 469-2373	8	2	4.0		5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.8	301^st of 332 public elementary schools	9.3%		31.7	260^th of 329 public elementary schools	21.0%	41	18.8	18.8		$9,348
Dutton/Brady Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	101 2nd St NE	Dutton	59433	Teton County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3201	47	7	7.1	68.1%	44 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	267^th of 332 public elementary schools	19.6%		30.3	263^rd of 329 public elementary schools	20.1%	4	20.0	30.0	30.0	$21,524
Choteau School	Public	PK, KG-8	102 7th Ave NW	Choteau	59422	Teton County	Choteau Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 466-5364	268	17	15.7	45.1%	248 (92.5%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	31.3	252^nd of 332 public elementary schools	24.1%		64.4	136^th of 329 public elementary schools	58.7%	116	37.2	33.6	15.4	$12,735

Frequently Asked Questions about Midway Colony

Is Midway Colony a good school?

Midway Colony ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Montana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Midway Colony attend?

Students who attend Midway Colony usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dutton/Brady Middle School
High : Dutton/Brady High School

What district is Midway Colony in?

Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools

What is the racial makeup of Midway Colony?

Students at Midway Colony are 100% White.

How many students attend Midway Colony?

In the 2023-24 school year, 18 students attended Midway Colony.

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