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Deer Park 6-8

Public Grades 6-8

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Deer Park 6-8 is a public middle school located in Columbia Falls, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 48 students. This small, rural school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, ranking among the top middle schools in the state of Montana.

Deer Park 6-8 has achieved remarkable academic success, with 70% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming the state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking as high as 8th out of 222 middle schools in Montana. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.3 to 14.4, likely contribute to its academic excellence.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Smith Valley 7-8 and Bissell 7-8, Deer Park 6-8 stands out as a high-performing institution, outpacing them in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 6.52% in 2023-2024 to 25% in 2024-2025, which may indicate changes in the socioeconomic makeup of the student population.

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,238

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2105 Middle Road
Columbia Falls, MT 59912

(406) 892-5388

District: Deer Park Elementary

Students who attend Deer Park 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Flathead High School

Feeder schools for Deer Park 6-8:

Elementary:

Deer Park School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

African American:

2.1%

American Indian:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 55th percentile in 2004 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (67% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Montana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2004

Worth a look

!Science scores 13 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg59%

Montana avg40%

8^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 387Deer Park 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	87.6	8 of 222	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.1	23 of 123	81.3%	★★★★☆
2023	74.6	39 of 187	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	87.9	17 of 190	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	89.2	13 of 200	93.5%	★★★★★
2016	99.3	1 of 81	98.8%	★★★★★
2015	94.2	2 of 156	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	73.9	21 of 146	85.6%	★★★★☆
2005	79.1	22 of 164	86.6%	★★★★☆
2004	60.0	77 of 171	55.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts70%+27 vs state

Mathematics70%+33 vs state

Science25%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Deer Park 6-8

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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
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	48	4	12.3	25.0%	45 (93.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	87.6	8^th of 222 public middle schools	96.4%		77.1	23^rd of 123 public middle schools	81.3%	15	70.0	70.0	$8,238
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	40	4	10.6	100.0%	33 (82.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	61	77^th of 222 public middle schools	65.3%					(n/a)	41.7	50.0	$11,722
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	57	4	14.8	29.8%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	65.2	58^th of 222 public middle schools	73.9%					(n/a)	51.8	54.4	$12,572
Columbia Falls Junior High School	Public	6-8	1805 Talbot Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6530	547	37	14.9	98.9%	471 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	50.5	110^th of 222 public middle schools	50.5%		81.8	16^th of 123 public middle schools	87.0%	94	44.6	37.3	$12,802
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	285	21	13.9	100.0%	239 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	35.3	154^th of 222 public middle schools	30.6%		38.9	76^th of 123 public middle schools	38.2%	78	32.3	31.7	$14,793
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	41	3	15.1	100.0%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68	51^st of 222 public middle schools	77.0%					(n/a)	55.3	52.5	$11,712
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,049	69	15.2	100.0%	909 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.6%)	13 (1.2%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)	62.2	69^th of 222 public middle schools	68.9%		70.3	33^rd of 123 public middle schools	73.2%	36	51.8	40.8	$11,851
Whitefish Middle 5-8	Public	5-8	600 East Second Street	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8650	657	44	15.0	26.8%	586 (89.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	86.4	10^th of 222 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)	62.7	61.4	$12,426
West Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	372	20	18.9	29.3%	323 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	62.1	72^nd of 222 public middle schools	67.6%					(n/a)	56.6	39.6	$6,822
Smith Valley 7-8	Public	7-8	2901 Highway 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	42	3	15.4	47.6%	33 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.9%)	59.7	84^th of 222 public middle schools	62.2%					(n/a)	50.0	35.7	$10,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Park 6-8

How many students attend Deer Park 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Deer Park 6-8.

What is the racial makeup of Deer Park 6-8?

Students at Deer Park 6-8 are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Is Deer Park 6-8 a good school?

Yes! Deer Park 6-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 222 Montana middle schools.

What district is Deer Park 6-8 in?

Deer Park Elementary

What high school do graduates of Deer Park 6-8 attend?

Students who attend Deer Park 6-8 usually go on to attend Flathead High School

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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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