Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School serves 161 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Montana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Montana state average of 86%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% MT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% MT state average).
How many students attend Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School?
161 students attend Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School?
Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School offer ?
Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School part of?
Columbia Falls Grade 6 Middle School is part of Columbia Falls Elementary School District.
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