Middle Schools in LaMotte Elementary

Summary:

The LaMotte 6-8 Middle School is the sole middle school located within the LaMotte Elementary district in Montana. This small middle school, with just 22 students, has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

LaMotte 6-8 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's test scores and rankings suggest it is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1, students at LaMotte 6-8 may benefit from more individualized attention and support.

While the school's high spending of $12,629 per student may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, the lack of data on the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch makes it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic demographics. Overall, the data paints a picture of LaMotte 6-8 as an exceptional middle school that is consistently delivering outstanding academic results for its students.

District Detail

841 Bear Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 586-2838

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 55

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
LaMotte 6-8	Public	6-8	841 Bear Canyon Road	Bozeman	59715	Gallatin County	LaMotte Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-2838	22	2	10.6		22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.5	5^th of 222 public middle schools	97.7%		96.9	1^st of 123 public middle schools	99.2%	4	85.7	54.6	$22,070

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bozeman Elementary	4.88 mi	10	108^th
Malmborg Elementary	5.52 mi	1	293^rd
Bozeman High School	5.81 mi	3	70^th
Anderson Elementary	8.25 mi	2	9^th
Cottonwood Elementary	10.17 mi	1	28^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.

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.