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Arrowhead Middle School

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Arrowhead Middle School ranks 88 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

88^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Arrowhead Middle School is a small public middle school in Pray, MT, serving 17 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Arrowhead Elementary District, which is ranked 222 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arrowhead Middle School stands out for its strong performance in English Language Arts and Science, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics, with only 15.38% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.77%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.94%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Interestingly, Arrowhead Middle School spends more per student ($11,624) than the nearby Sleeping Giant Middle School ($11,250) and Pine Creek 6-8 ($10,809).

One notable aspect of Arrowhead Middle School is the significant fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 1.1 in 2022-2023 to 13.2 in 2024-2025. This variability in staffing levels may impact the quality of education and student support. Overall, Arrowhead Middle School demonstrates some strengths, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, but also faces challenges in Mathematics performance and staffing consistency. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these areas and ensure the school is providing a well-rounded and equitable education for its students.

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

52.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1489 East River Rd
Pray, MT 59065

(406) 333-4359

District: Arrowhead Elementary

Students who attend Arrowhead Middle School usually attend:

High:

Park High School

Feeder schools for Arrowhead Middle School:

Elementary:

Arrowhead Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2005 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2005

!Mathematics scores 21 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg38%

Montana avg40%

88^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 40%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

222^nd of 387Arrowhead 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	58.2	88 of 222	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.1	47 of 147	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	34.0	128 of 149	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	90.2	2 of 146	98.6%	★★★★★
2005	90.0	6 of 164	96.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science62%+24 vs state

English Language Arts62%+18 vs state

Mathematics15%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Arrowhead Middle School	Public	5-8	1489 East River Rd	Pray	59065	Park County	Arrowhead Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 333-4359	17	1	13.2	52.9%	14 (82.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	58.2	88^th of 222 public middle schools	60.4%					(n/a)	61.5	15.4
Pine Creek 6-8	Public	6-8	2575 East River Rd	Livingston	59047	Park County	Pine Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 222-0059	15	1	13.7		15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.4	57^th of 222 public middle schools	74.3%					(n/a)	42.9	64.3	$14,348
Sleeping Giant Middle School	Public	6-8	301 View Vista Dr	Livingston	59047	Park County	Livingston Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 222-3292	261	20	13.3	47.1%	229 (87.7%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	31.7	163^rd of 222 public middle schools	26.6%					(n/a)	36.8	18.2	$14,203

Frequently Asked Questions about Arrowhead Middle School

Is Arrowhead Middle School a good school?

Arrowhead Middle School ranks 88^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Arrowhead Middle School in?

Arrowhead Elementary

What high school do graduates of Arrowhead Middle School attend?

Students who attend Arrowhead Middle School usually go on to attend Park High School

How many students attend Arrowhead Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 17 students attended Arrowhead Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Arrowhead Middle School?

Students at Arrowhead Middle School are 82% White, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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