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Montana City Middle School

Summary:

Montana City Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with 183 students in the small town of Clancy, Montana. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state averages in academic proficiency and has maintained a strong statewide ranking, though its position has declined in recent years.

Montana City Middle School's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates of 39.34% in Mathematics, 53.55% in Reading, and 50.79% in Science - all higher than the state averages. The school has also ranked in the top 25 middle schools in Montana, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its statewide ranking has dropped from 15th in 2020-2021 to 51st in 2022-2023, indicating the school may not be keeping pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state.

Compared to nearby schools like C.R. Anderson Middle School, Clancy 7-8, and Helena Middle School, Montana City Middle School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio. However, the school's predominantly White student population of over 92% may raise questions about equity and inclusiveness, especially when compared to the more diverse student populations in nearby schools. It will be important for the school to continue promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all students receive a high-quality and equitable educational experience.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 11 McClellan Creek Road
       Clancy, MT  59634

(406) 442-6779

District: Montana City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,745 Help


Students who attend Montana City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Montana City Middle School:

Elementary:    Montana City School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Montana City Middle School ranks better than 72.7% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montana City Middle School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montana City Middle School is $11,745.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Montana City Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Montana City Middle School 51st of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Montana City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Montana City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Montana City Elementary 39th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Montana City Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.16 19th 171 88.9%
2005 86.33 11th 164 93.3%
2006 84.78 7th 146 95.2%
2007 83.73 6th 147 95.9%
2008 72.93 24th 149 83.9%
2009 80.61 11th 147 92.5%
2010 73.62 20th 156 87.2%
2011 79.48 17th 161 89.4%
2012 84.53 3rd 156 98.1%
2013 86.33 2nd 159 98.7%
2015 75.47 21st 156 86.5%
2016 60.98 23rd 81 71.6%
2017 81.82 2nd 55 96.4%
2018 73.72 12th 58 79.3%
2019 69.92 14th 60 76.7%
2021 87.60 15th 200 92.5%
2022 83.82 25th 190 86.8%
2023 70.40 51st 187 72.7%
See the entire list of Montana Middle School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Montana City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 31 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1992 42 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1993 72 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 77 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 78
1995 105 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 105 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 112 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1998 108 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1999 116 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2000 120 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2001 110 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 119 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2003 119 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2004 127 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2005 125 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2006 124 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 115 1 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 123 1 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 133
2009 131 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 142
2010 135 3 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 149
2011 135 1 2 3 2 0 6 0 149
2012 127 1 1 2 2 0 7 0 140
2013 126 0 1 4 1 0 11 0 143
2014 144 0 1 3 0 0 10 0 158
2015 148 0 2 6 1 0 12 0 169
2016 159 0 3 4 2 0 8 0 176
2017 147 0 2 3 3 0 7 0 162
2018 157 0 1 3 2 0 5 0 168
2019 155 0 0 6 2 0 10 0 173
2020 164 0 2 6 1 0 12 0 185
2021 168 0 1 3 0 0 9 0 181
2022 164 0 1 4 0 0 7 0 176
2023 170 0 1 6 1 0 5 0 183

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 Montana City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 31 3.1 10.0 3.2
1992 44 2.0 22.0 4.5
1993 74 4.9 15.1 9.5
1994 78 6.1 12.8 1.3
1995 107 8.7 12.3 2.8
1996 107 8.7 12.3 2.8
1997 112 9.0 12.4 1.8
1998 111 9.0 12.3 3.6
1999 117 9.7 12.1 6
2000 121 9.6 12.6 14
2001 111 9.6 11.6 7.2
2002 121 9.0 13.4 5
2003 121 9.0 13.4 5
2004 129 9.6 13.4 6.2
2005 129 9.4 13.7 3.9
2006 127 9.9 12.8 4.7
2007 123 9.9 12.4 n/a
2008 133 9.4 14.1 4.5
2009 142 9.9 14.3 4.9
2010 149 10.1 14.6 3.4
2011 149 10.7 13.8 8.7
2012 140 10.8 12.8 10.7
2013 143 10.4 13.6 11.9
2014 158 11.5 13.7 12
2015 169 12.0 14.0 13.6
2016 176 11.0 16.0 9.1
2017 162 11.1 14.5 8.6
2018 168 11.2 14.9 0
2019 173 10.7 16.0 9.2
2020 185 10.6 17.4 5.9
2021 181 10.7 16.7 n/a
2022 176 9.6 18.2 n/a
2023 183 11.0 16.5 n/a

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 Montana City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 31 3.1 10.0 3.2
1992 44 2.0 22.0 4.5
1993 74 4.9 15.1 9.5
1994 78 6.1 12.8 1.3
1995 107 8.7 12.3 2.8
1996 107 8.7 12.3 2.8
1997 112 9.0 12.4 1.8
1998 111 9.0 12.3 3.6
1999 117 9.7 12.1 6
2000 121 9.6 12.6 14
2001 111 9.6 11.6 7.2
2002 121 9.0 13.4 5
2003 121 9.0 13.4 5
2004 129 9.6 13.4 6.2
2005 129 9.4 13.7 3.9
2006 127 9.9 12.8 4.7
2007 123 9.9 12.4 n/a
2008 133 9.4 14.1 4.5
2009 142 9.9 14.3 4.9
2010 149 10.1 14.6 3.4
2011 149 10.7 13.8 8.7
2012 140 10.8 12.8 10.7
2013 143 10.4 13.6 11.9
2014 158 11.5 13.7 12
2015 169 12.0 14.0 13.6
2016 176 11.0 16.0 9.1
2017 162 11.1 14.5 8.6
2018 168 11.2 14.9 0
2019 173 10.7 16.0 9.2
2020 185 10.6 17.4 5.9
2021 181 10.7 16.7 n/a
2022 176 9.6 18.2 n/a
2023 183 11.0 16.5 n/a

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 Montana City Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,928
2021 $11,335
2022 $11,143
2023 $11,745

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Montana City 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 60 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 187 Middle schools
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students173183
 5.8%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White155170
 9.7%
Two or More Races105
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montana City Middle School

Students at Montana City Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Montana City Middle School.

Students who attend Montana City Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

Montana City Middle School ranks 51st of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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