Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Cut Bank Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

190^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 14% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Cut Bank Middle School is a public middle school in Cut Bank, Montana, serving 145 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Cut Bank Elementary District, which is ranked 335 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Cut Bank Middle School struggles, with consistently lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 21.8% of students were proficient or better in ELA, versus the state average of 43.09%, and just 18.8% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 36.77% statewide. The school's performance also lags behind the nearby Cut Bank Elementary School. Statewide, Cut Bank Middle School ranks 190 out of 222 middle schools, with a 1-star rating.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as 56.55% of Cut Bank Middle School students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 could be an asset if leveraged effectively. Overall, Cut Bank Middle School faces significant challenges, and the district may need to implement targeted interventions and explore best practices from higher-performing schools to improve student outcomes.

145

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,276

Per pupil spending ?

56.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 3rd Avenue SE
Cut Bank, MT 59427

(406) 873-4421

District: Cut Bank Elementary

Students who attend Cut Bank Middle School usually attend:

High:

Cut Bank High School

Feeder schools for Cut Bank Middle School:

Elementary:	Anna Jeffries Elementary
	H C Davis Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.7%

American Indian:

31.7%

Two or more races:

14.5%

See top rated Montana middle schools

Compare Cut Bank Middle School to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 23rd percentile in 2013 → 14th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (21% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg22%

Montana avg40%

190^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 14%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 8% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Montana Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

335^th of 387Cut Bank 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	20.6	190 of 222	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	34.1	84 of 123	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	18.0	159 of 187	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.7	165 of 190	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.0	177 of 200	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.4	54 of 60	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	8.2	56 of 58	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	12.3	53 of 55	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	9.9	143 of 156	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	41.1	123 of 159	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	50.3	100 of 156	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	36.9	128 of 161	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.5	128 of 156	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	28.6	126 of 147	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	51.9	85 of 149	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.9	94 of 147	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.1	116 of 146	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	45.3	111 of 164	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	55.1	88 of 171	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science26%-12 vs state

English Language Arts22%-21 vs state

Mathematics19%-18 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Cut Bank Middle School and help other families decide.

Rate Cut Bank Middle School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Cut Bank Middle School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Cut Bank Middle School	Public	6-8	101 3rd Avenue SE	Cut Bank	59427	Glacier County	Cut Bank Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 873-4421	145	11	12.6	56.6%	72 (49.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (14.5%)	20.6	190^th of 222 public middle schools	14.4%		34.1	84^th of 123 public middle schools	31.7%	106	21.8	18.8	$14,276

Frequently Asked Questions about Cut Bank Middle School

Is Cut Bank Middle School a good school?

Cut Bank Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Montana middle schools.

How many students attend Cut Bank Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 145 students attended Cut Bank Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Cut Bank Middle School?

Students at Cut Bank Middle School are 50% White, 32% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Cut Bank Middle School in?

Cut Bank Elementary

What high school do graduates of Cut Bank Middle School attend?

Students who attend Cut Bank Middle School usually go on to attend Cut Bank High School

Rate Cut Bank Middle School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MTMontana Middle School Rankings

MTMontana District Rankings

Schools in Cut Bank, MT

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Cut Bank Middle School!

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.