Ulm Junior High

Summary:

Ulm Junior High is a small public middle school in Ulm, MT, serving grades 6-8 with just 15 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school has consistently outperformed the state and its local Centerville Elementary in mathematics and reading proficiency on state tests.

Ulm Junior High stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5:1 to 8.1:1 over the past three years, significantly lower than the nearby East Middle School and North Middle School, which have ratios between 12.3:1 and 18.3:1. However, the school's academic performance has not consistently outpaced these larger schools, despite having higher spending per student than some of them.

Ulm Junior High's student population is predominantly White (86.67%), with a smaller percentage of Hispanic students (13.33%), which is less diverse than the nearby middle schools. The school has also experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 4th out of 156 middle schools in 2014-2015 to 131st out of 200 in recent years, suggesting inconsistent performance. The proximity of larger, higher-performing middle schools in the region may present both challenges and opportunities for Ulm Junior High as families consider their educational options.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6 Ulm Vaughn Road
       Ulm, MT  59485


(406) 866-3313

District: Ulm Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,078 Help


Students who attend Ulm Junior High usually attend:

High:    Cascade High School

Feeder schools for Ulm Junior High:

Elementary:    Fairhaven Colony
    Ulm School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.0 Help
Number of students:  18

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ulm Junior High ranks better than 86.1% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ulm Junior High is 6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ulm Junior High is $16,078.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ulm Junior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ulm Junior High 26th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Ulm Junior High in the ranking list.)

Ulm Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ulm Elementary 139th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ulm Junior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 64.49 56th 164 65.9%
2007 74.55 21st 147 85.7%
2015 92.32 4th 156 97.4%
2021 41.13 131st 200 34.5%
2022 37.83 131st 190 31.1%
2023 81.01 26th 187 86.1%
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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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Ulm Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
1992 9 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 9
1993 13 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 14
1994 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
1995 21 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1996 21 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
1997 29 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 30
1998 16 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 17
1999 13 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 14
2000 18 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 20
2001 22 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 22
2002 16 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2003 16 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 17
2004 24 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 24
2005 20 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2006 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2007 25 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2008 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2009 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2010 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2011 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13
2012 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2013 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2014 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 15
2015 10 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 12
2016 16 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 18
2017 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 12
2018 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10
2019 20 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 21
2020 27 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 28
2021 18 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 20
2022 21 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 24
2023 13 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 15
2024 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 Ulm Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 15 2.5 6.0 0
1992 9 1.8 5.0 11.1
1993 14 1.5 9.3 7.1
1994 21 1.7 12.4 9.5
1995 22 1.6 13.8 22.7
1996 22 1.6 13.8 22.7
1997 30 2.7 11.1 16.7
1998 17 2.4 7.1 17.6
1999 14 1.7 8.2 57.1
2000 20 2.3 8.7 30
2001 22 2.1 10.5 27.3
2002 17 1.5 11.3 47.1
2003 17 1.5 11.3 47.1
2004 24 1.5 16.0 37.5
2005 20 2.2 9.1 20
2006 21 2.2 9.5 42.9
2007 25 2.2 11.4 36
2008 19 2.2 8.6 52.6
2009 18 1.9 9.5 44.4
2010 12 2.1 5.6 41.7
2011 13 1.3 9.4 46.2
2012 10 1.3 7.2 50
2013 14 1.2 11.5 50
2014 15 2.0 7.5 33.3
2015 12 2.0 6.0 50
2016 18 2.0 9.0 16.7
2017 12 1.9 6.2 41.7
2018 10 2.2 4.4 30
2019 21 2.7 7.6 14.3
2020 28 2.6 10.4 21.4
2021 20 3.0 6.5 n/a
2022 24 2.9 8.1 n/a
2023 15 2.9 5.0 n/a
2024 18 3.0 6.0 27.8

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 Ulm Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 15 2.5 6.0 0
1992 9 1.8 5.0 11.1
1993 14 1.5 9.3 7.1
1994 21 1.7 12.4 9.5
1995 22 1.6 13.8 22.7
1996 22 1.6 13.8 22.7
1997 30 2.7 11.1 16.7
1998 17 2.4 7.1 17.6
1999 14 1.7 8.2 57.1
2000 20 2.3 8.7 30
2001 22 2.1 10.5 27.3
2002 17 1.5 11.3 47.1
2003 17 1.5 11.3 47.1
2004 24 1.5 16.0 37.5
2005 20 2.2 9.1 20
2006 21 2.2 9.5 42.9
2007 25 2.2 11.4 36
2008 19 2.2 8.6 52.6
2009 18 1.9 9.5 44.4
2010 12 2.1 5.6 41.7
2011 13 1.3 9.4 46.2
2012 10 1.3 7.2 50
2013 14 1.2 11.5 50
2014 15 2.0 7.5 33.3
2015 12 2.0 6.0 50
2016 18 2.0 9.0 16.7
2017 12 1.9 6.2 41.7
2018 10 2.2 4.4 30
2019 21 2.7 7.6 14.3
2020 28 2.6 10.4 21.4
2021 20 3.0 6.5 n/a
2022 24 2.9 8.1 n/a
2023 15 2.9 5.0 n/a
2024 18 3.0 6.0 27.8

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 Ulm Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,442
2021 $14,325
2022 $10,078
2023 $16,078

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ulm Junior High

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students2115
 28.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White2013
 35%
Two or More Races10
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ulm Junior High

Ulm Junior High ranks 26th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ulm Junior High usually go on to attend Cascade High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 18 students attended Ulm Junior High.

Students at Ulm Junior High are 94% White, 6% Two or more races.


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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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