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Clinton 7-8

Q: Is Clinton 7-8 a good school?

Clinton 7-8 ranks 65 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Clinton 7-8 is a public middle school in Clinton, Montana, serving 51 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Clinton Elementary School District, which is ranked 214 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clinton 7-8 has consistently performed well academically, ranking among the top middle schools in Montana with 51.92% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. However, the school's performance in Science is relatively weaker, with only 20.83% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.16%. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 8.3 to 14.4 over the past few years, which is lower than nearby schools like Target Range 7-8 and Washington Middle School.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Clinton 7-8 stands out for its consistent high performance, but it also faces unique challenges. The school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.65% to 50.98% in recent years, compared to the nearby schools. This suggests that Clinton 7-8 may serve a more economically disadvantaged population, which could have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. While the school's overall academic performance is strong, its relative weakness in Science is an area that the school may need to address to continue its success.

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,220

Per pupil spending ?

51%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20397E Mullan Rd
Clinton, MT 59825

(406) 825-3113

District: Clinton Elementary

Students who attend Clinton 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Hellgate High School

Feeder schools for Clinton 7-8:

Elementary:

Clinton School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2009 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2009

✓Above the Montana median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 17 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg34%

Montana avg40%

65^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

214^th of 387Clinton Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	62.8	65 of 222	70.7%	★★★★☆
2023	72.1	46 of 187	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	29 of 190	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	60.7	77 of 200	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.7	49 of 156	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.1	23 of 159	85.5%	★★★★☆
2012	79.8	10 of 156	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	59.8	73 of 161	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.8	88 of 156	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	57.9	76 of 147	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	28.6	130 of 149	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	50.2	88 of 147	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	69.2	36 of 146	75.3%	★★★★☆
2005	61.4	66 of 164	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.3	34 of 171	80.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+9 vs state

Mathematics52%+15 vs state

Science21%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Clinton 7-8

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Clinton 7-8	Public	7-8	20397E Mullan Rd	Clinton	59825	Missoula County	Clinton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 825-3113	51	4	14.4	51.0%	45 (88.2%)	1 (2.0%)	3 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.9%)	62.8	65^th of 222 public middle schools	70.7%					(n/a)	51.9	51.9	$16,220
Potomac Middle School	Public	6-8	29750 Potomac Road	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Potomac Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 244-5581	27	2	18.0	55.6%	21 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.1%)	70.3	44^th of 222 public middle schools	80.2%		83.7	14^th of 123 public middle schools	88.6%	30	58.3	50.0	$23,026
Bonner 6-8	Public	6-8	9045 Hwy 200 E	Bonner	59823	Missoula County	Bonner Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 258-6151	100	8	11.9	44.0%	88 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.2	170^th of 222 public middle schools	23.4%		46.9	60^th of 123 public middle schools	51.2%	110	34.7	8.4	$13,772
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	645 West Central Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4085	669	41	16.3	29.4%	578 (86.4%)	9 (1.3%)	30 (4.5%)	13 (1.9%)	28 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	81.1	22^nd of 222 public middle schools	90.1%		74.2	26^th of 123 public middle schools	78.9%	4	63.4	55.8	$12,496
Missoula Connect Academy Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	909 South Avenue West	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 728-2400	19	2	9.5	31.6%	17 (89.5%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	17.5	195^th of 222 public middle schools	12.2%					(n/a)	23.1	6.7
Meadow Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	4210 Reserve	Missoula	59803	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4045	414	27	15.1	40.3%	346 (83.6%)	10 (2.4%)	25 (6.0%)	9 (2.2%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	60.9	78^th of 222 public middle schools	64.9%		67.9	36^th of 123 public middle schools	70.7%	42	49.3	41.2	$15,062
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	579	37	15.5	57.5%	450 (77.7%)	21 (3.6%)	34 (5.9%)	18 (3.1%)	48 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	35.4	153^rd of 222 public middle schools	31.1%		49.2	58^th of 123 public middle schools	52.8%	95	34.6	25.6	$13,509
Lolo Middle School	Public	5-8	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 273-6141	239	16	15.1	25.9%	212 (88.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	44.5	126^th of 222 public middle schools	43.2%		51.6	54^th of 123 public middle schools	56.1%	72	41.5	28.0	$6,581
Target Range 7-8	Public	7-8	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	134	8	17.3	30.6%	116 (86.6%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	88.8	7^th of 222 public middle schools	96.8%		72.6	28^th of 123 public middle schools	77.2%	21	60.5	70.2	$11,737
Hellgate Elementary Intermediate	Public	4-6	2355 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	517	27	18.8	36.8%	421 (81.4%)	2 (0.4%)	33 (6.4%)	9 (1.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)								(n/a)	53.0	44.1	$10,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton 7-8

How many students attend Clinton 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 51 students attended Clinton 7-8.

Is Clinton 7-8 a good school?

Clinton 7-8 ranks 65^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton 7-8?

Students at Clinton 7-8 are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Clinton 7-8 in?

Clinton Elementary

What high school do graduates of Clinton 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Clinton 7-8 usually go on to attend Hellgate High School

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