Middle Schools in Colstrip Elementary

Summary:

The Colstrip Elementary district in Montana has only one middle school, Frank Brattin Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of middle schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frank Brattin Middle School struggles with low proficiency rates, with only 23.08% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 9.4% in Mathematics, and 16.67% in Science, all significantly below the state averages. The school's overall ranking of 198 out of 222 middle schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year reflects these academic challenges. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which may provide more individualized attention for students.

The data suggests that the Colstrip Elementary district faces significant educational challenges, with Frank Brattin Middle School performing well below the state average in core academic areas. The high percentage of students (40.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Addressing these performance issues and providing additional support for students will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the Colstrip Elementary district.

District Detail

216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323

(406) 748-4699

SchoolDigger Rank:
319^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 336

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
Frank Brattin Middle School	Public	6-8	216 Olive Drive	Colstrip	59323	Rosebud County	Colstrip Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 748-4699	119	12	9.7	40.3%	59 (49.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	1 (0.8%)	44 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.4%)	15	198^th of 222 public middle schools	10.8%		29.9	97^th of 123 public middle schools	21.1%	101	23.1	9.4	$22,497

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Colstrip High School	0.55 mi	1	277^th
Lame Deer Elementary	20.1 mi	2	375^th
Lame Deer High School	22.12 mi	1	376^th
Forsyth High School	25.02 mi	1	139^th
Forsyth Elementary	25.04 mi	2	198^th

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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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