Middle Schools in West Yellowstone K-12

Summary:

West Yellowstone K-12 district has a single middle school, West Yellowstone 6-8, which serves grades 6-8. This small school of 65 students has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 31st out of 222 middle schools in Montana for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Yellowstone 6-8 stands out for its academic excellence, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the West Yellowstone K-12 district and the state of Montana overall. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 may contribute to its success, allowing for more personalized attention and support for students.

Despite serving a significant population of students from low-income families, with 41.54% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, West Yellowstone 6-8 has been effective in supporting the learning and development of its diverse student body. The school's consistent academic performance and statewide recognition make it a standout middle school in the West Yellowstone area.

District Detail

411 N Geyser St
West Yellowstone, MT 59758

(406) 646-7617

SchoolDigger Rank:
167^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 252

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
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
West Yellowstone 6-8	Public	6-8	411 N Geyser	West Yellowstone	59758	Gallatin County	West Yellowstone K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 646-7617	65	5	13.1	41.5%	34 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (44.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	74.5	31^st of 222 public middle schools	86.0%		63	40^th of 123 public middle schools	67.5%	9	56.7	51.7	$12,615

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gardiner Elementary	31.91 mi	2	186^th
Gardiner High School	31.92 mi	1	34^th
Big Sky School K-12	39.56 mi	3	116^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.