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Anaconda Junior High School

Q: Is Anaconda Junior High School a good school?

Anaconda Junior High School ranks 132 nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

132^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 41% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Anaconda Junior High School is a public middle school in Anaconda, Montana, serving 148 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Anaconda Elementary District, which is ranked 254 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Anaconda Junior High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state in all three subjects. This trend has persisted over the past several years, and the school's statewide ranking has declined from 56 out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 132 out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025, placing it in the bottom half of middle schools in Montana.

One notable comparison is the nearby Ramsay Middle School, which appears to be performing better academically. In the 2024-2025 school year, Ramsay Middle School had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Anaconda Junior High School. Additionally, Ramsay Middle School has a higher statewide ranking and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is 100% at Anaconda Junior High School, indicating significant economic challenges for its student population.

148

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,152

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 Main Street
Anaconda, MT 59711

(406) 563-6361

District: Anaconda Elementary

Students who attend Anaconda Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Anaconda Senior High School

Feeder schools for Anaconda Junior High School:

Elementary:	Fred Moodry Intermediate
	Lincoln Primary

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 38th percentile in 2013 → 41st in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Montana avg40%

132^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

254^th of 387Anaconda 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	43.0	132 of 222	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	22.6	149 of 187	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.7	150 of 190	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	27.5	158 of 200	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	9.5	56 of 60	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	26.2	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	24.7	47 of 55	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.0	68 of 81	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.2	104 of 156	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.1	98 of 159	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	48.0	109 of 156	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.8	112 of 161	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.0	63 of 156	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	54 of 147	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.9	65 of 149	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	47.7	96 of 147	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.3	98 of 146	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.5	93 of 164	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	31.1	132 of 171	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics36%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%-8 vs state

Science34%-4 vs state

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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
Anaconda Junior High School	Public	7-8	515 Main Street	Anaconda	59711	Deer Lodge County	Anaconda Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 563-6361	148	12	12.4	100.0%	130 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	43	132^nd of 222 public middle schools	40.5%					(n/a)	34.8	36.3	$15,152
Ramsay Middle School	Public	6-8	3 Russell St	Ramsay	59748	Silver Bow County	Ramsay Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 782-5470	42	4	10.2	23.8%	39 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	55.4	98^th of 222 public middle schools	55.9%		39.5	74^th of 123 public middle schools	39.8%	24	53.3	28.9	$13,211

Frequently Asked Questions about Anaconda Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Anaconda Junior High School?

Students at Anaconda Junior High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Anaconda Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 148 students attended Anaconda Junior High School.

What district is Anaconda Junior High School in?

Anaconda Elementary

Is Anaconda Junior High School a good school?

Anaconda Junior High School ranks 132^nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Anaconda Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Anaconda Junior High School usually go on to attend Anaconda Senior High School

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