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Frank Brattin Middle School

Summary:

Frank Brattin Middle School is a public middle school located in Colstrip, Montana, serving 132 students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is significantly below the state averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science well below the state benchmarks.

According to the data, Frank Brattin Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Montana middle schools, currently placing 145th out of 187 middle schools in the state. This below-average performance is reflected in the school's academic metrics, with only 17.69% of students proficient or better in mathematics, 28.46% in reading, and 32.56% in science, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic achievement.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10 students per teacher, which could be leveraged as a strength, the lack of data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic profile and how it may impact student performance. Exploring best practices from higher-performing schools with similar demographics and implementing targeted interventions and support systems could be crucial in addressing the academic challenges faced by Frank Brattin Middle School and improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 216 Olive Drive
       Colstrip, MT  59323

(406) 748-4699

District: Colstrip Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,901 Help


Students who attend Frank Brattin Middle School usually attend:

High:    Colstrip High School

Feeder schools for Frank Brattin Middle School:

Elementary:    Pine Butte Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
American Indian:
38.1%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frank Brattin Middle School ranks worse than 77.5% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), American Indian (38.1%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank Brattin Middle School is 10.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank Brattin Middle School is $21,901.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank Brattin Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Frank Brattin Middle School 145th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Frank Brattin Middle School in the ranking list.)

Colstrip Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Colstrip Elementary 243rd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank Brattin Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.52 91st 171 46.8%
2005 48.24 104th 164 36.6%
2006 50.36 90th 146 38.4%
2007 65.52 36th 147 75.5%
2008 57.21 70th 149 53.0%
2009 65.74 41st 147 72.1%
2010 66.91 43rd 156 72.4%
2011 57.78 83rd 161 48.4%
2012 52.64 94th 156 39.7%
2013 42.85 119th 159 25.2%
2016 26.70 64th 81 21.0%
2018 26.29 48th 58 17.2%
2021 26.21 160th 200 20.0%
2022 29.83 142nd 190 25.3%
2023 25.63 145th 187 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frank Brattin Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 359 359
1991 236 3 0 0 100 n/a n/a 0 339
1992 250 1 0 0 94 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 223 0 0 0 97 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 208 1 2 0 91 n/a n/a 0 302
1995 166 1 1 3 104 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 166 1 1 3 104 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 159 2 0 1 111 n/a n/a 0 273
1998 168 1 1 4 106 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 162 5 0 4 96 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 145 2 0 9 91 n/a n/a 2 249
2001 123 3 0 10 75 n/a n/a 0 211
2002 124 0 1 9 54 n/a n/a 0 188
2003 124 0 1 9 54 n/a n/a 0 188
2004 123 0 1 5 60 n/a n/a 0 189
2005 120 0 3 6 68 n/a n/a 0 197
2006 89 0 1 7 65 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 97 1 2 4 59 n/a n/a 0 163
2008 98 1 1 3 53 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 101 1 4 2 56 n/a n/a 0 164
2010 101 0 3 4 53 n/a n/a 0 161
2011 89 1 2 11 30 0 14 0 147
2012 92 0 1 6 41 0 10 0 150
2013 62 0 1 11 50 0 12 0 136
2014 69 0 1 6 56 0 14 0 146
2015 69 0 1 8 54 0 15 0 147
2016 63 0 1 9 62 0 7 0 142
2017 69 0 1 10 58 0 6 0 144
2018 62 0 0 11 60 0 7 0 140
2019 61 0 1 8 51 0 6 0 127
2020 64 0 3 9 49 0 10 0 135
2021 74 0 3 9 50 2 10 0 148
2022 75 0 1 6 46 1 13 0 142
2023 62 0 0 9 46 1 14 0 132
2024 57 0 1 7 48 0 13 0 126

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 Frank Brattin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 359 26.2 13.7 18.7
1991 339 24.0 14.1 11.2
1992 345 24.5 14.0 18.3
1993 320 27.3 11.7 17.2
1994 302 26.9 11.2 20.9
1995 275 24.9 11.0 22.2
1996 275 24.9 11.0 22.2
1997 273 25.9 10.5 26.4
1998 280 25.2 11.1 23.2
1999 267 25.3 10.6 35.2
2000 249 24.4 10.1 31.6
2001 211 17.8 11.9 36
2002 188 16.7 11.3 27.7
2003 188 16.7 11.3 27.7
2004 189 18.1 10.4 29.6
2005 197 16.0 12.3 33.5
2006 162 14.8 10.9 30.9
2007 163 15.8 10.3 30.1
2008 156 16.5 9.5 27.6
2009 164 15.5 10.6 26.8
2010 161 15.7 10.2 29.2
2011 147 16.1 9.1 27.9
2012 150 16.2 9.2 20.7
2013 136 15.4 8.8 38.2
2014 146 14.3 10.1 33.6
2015 147 12.0 12.2 23.1
2016 142 12.0 11.8 35.2
2017 144 13.7 10.4 29.2
2018 140 14.3 9.7 45
2019 127 11.7 10.8 46.5
2020 135 12.2 11.0 36.3
2021 148 12.4 11.8 n/a
2022 142 13.0 10.9 n/a
2023 132 13.1 10.0 n/a
2024 126 11.5 10.9 46.8

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 Frank Brattin Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 359 26.2 13.7 18.7
1991 339 24.0 14.1 11.2
1992 345 24.5 14.0 18.3
1993 320 27.3 11.7 17.2
1994 302 26.9 11.2 20.9
1995 275 24.9 11.0 22.2
1996 275 24.9 11.0 22.2
1997 273 25.9 10.5 26.4
1998 280 25.2 11.1 23.2
1999 267 25.3 10.6 35.2
2000 249 24.4 10.1 31.6
2001 211 17.8 11.9 36
2002 188 16.7 11.3 27.7
2003 188 16.7 11.3 27.7
2004 189 18.1 10.4 29.6
2005 197 16.0 12.3 33.5
2006 162 14.8 10.9 30.9
2007 163 15.8 10.3 30.1
2008 156 16.5 9.5 27.6
2009 164 15.5 10.6 26.8
2010 161 15.7 10.2 29.2
2011 147 16.1 9.1 27.9
2012 150 16.2 9.2 20.7
2013 136 15.4 8.8 38.2
2014 146 14.3 10.1 33.6
2015 147 12.0 12.2 23.1
2016 142 12.0 11.8 35.2
2017 144 13.7 10.4 29.2
2018 140 14.3 9.7 45
2019 127 11.7 10.8 46.5
2020 135 12.2 11.0 36.3
2021 148 12.4 11.8 n/a
2022 142 13.0 10.9 n/a
2023 132 13.1 10.0 n/a
2024 126 11.5 10.9 46.8

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 Frank Brattin Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $19,464
2022 $20,315
2023 $21,901

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank Brattin Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students127132
 3.9%
African American00
American Indian5146
 9.8%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic89
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White6162
 1.6%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Brattin Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 126 students attended Frank Brattin Middle School.

Frank Brattin Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Montana middle schools.

Students who attend Frank Brattin Middle School usually go on to attend Colstrip High School

Students at Frank Brattin Middle School are 45% White, 38% American Indian, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.


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