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Bigfork 6-8

Q: Is Bigfork 6-8 a good school?

Bigfork 6-8 ranks 91 st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

91^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Bigfork 6-8 is a public middle school located in Bigfork, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Bigfork Elementary School District, which is ranked 159 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bigfork 6-8 has consistently performed well on state assessments, ranking among the top middle schools in Montana. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 55.26% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 31.17% in Mathematics, and 43.42% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 40 middle schools in Montana for several years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 24 students per teacher. However, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, and nearby schools like Deer Park 6-8 and Somers Middle School have also shown strong academic results.

One interesting finding is that Bigfork 6-8 has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools, suggesting that the school serves a more affluent student population. This may be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on educational outcomes. Overall, Bigfork 6-8 is a high-performing middle school that consistently ranks among the top schools in Montana, but there may be additional factors worth exploring to fully understand the school's success.

236

Students ?

24.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,164

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911

(406) 837-7412

District: Bigfork Elementary

Students who attend Bigfork 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Bigfork High School

Feeder schools for Bigfork 6-8:

Elementary:

Bigfork Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

American Indian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2012 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2012

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg44%

Montana avg40%

91^st of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

159^th of 387Bigfork 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	57.3	91 of 222	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.6	56 of 187	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.7	40 of 190	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	76.6	36 of 200	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	54.0	29 of 60	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.2	20 of 58	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.7	36 of 55	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	41.3	51 of 81	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	76.1	20 of 159	87.4%	★★★★☆
2012	69.7	37 of 156	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	76.6	21 of 161	87.0%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	21 of 156	86.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.9	21 of 147	85.7%	★★★★☆
2008	56.5	73 of 149	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.4	40 of 147	72.8%	★★★★☆
2006	71.2	33 of 146	77.4%	★★★★☆
2005	62.4	62 of 164	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	35.2	125 of 171	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts55%+12 vs state

Science43%+5 vs state

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

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Schools Near Bigfork 6-8

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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
Bigfork 6-8	Public	6-8	600 Commerce St	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Bigfork Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-7412	236	10	24.0	22.5%	216 (91.5%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	57.3	91^st of 222 public middle schools	59.0%					(n/a)	55.3	31.2	$10,164
Swan River 6-8	Public	6-8	1205 Swan Highway	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Swan River Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-4528	52	5	9.7	100.0%	44 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.6%)	38	148^th of 222 public middle schools	33.3%					(n/a)	39.6	24.5	$7,036
Somers Middle School	Public	5-8	315 School Addition Rd	Somers	59932	Flathead County	Somers Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 857-3661	231	15	15.4	43.3%	219 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	72.2	38^th of 222 public middle schools	82.9%					(n/a)	60.4	44.8	$11,908
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	41	3	15.1	100.0%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68	51^st of 222 public middle schools	77.0%					(n/a)	55.3	52.5	$11,712
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	57	4	14.8	29.8%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	65.2	58^th of 222 public middle schools	73.9%					(n/a)	51.8	54.4	$12,572
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	285	21	13.9	100.0%	239 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	35.3	154^th of 222 public middle schools	30.6%		38.9	76^th of 123 public middle schools	38.2%	78	32.3	31.7	$14,793
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	40	4	10.6	100.0%	33 (82.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	61	77^th of 222 public middle schools	65.3%					(n/a)	41.7	50.0	$11,722
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,049	69	15.2	100.0%	909 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.6%)	13 (1.2%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)	62.2	69^th of 222 public middle schools	68.9%		70.3	33^rd of 123 public middle schools	73.2%	36	51.8	40.8	$11,851
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	48	4	12.3	25.0%	45 (93.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	87.6	8^th of 222 public middle schools	96.4%		77.1	23^rd of 123 public middle schools	81.3%	15	70.0	70.0	$8,238
Smith Valley 7-8	Public	7-8	2901 Highway 2 West	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Smith Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4535	42	3	15.4	47.6%	33 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (11.9%)	59.7	84^th of 222 public middle schools	62.2%					(n/a)	50.0	35.7	$10,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Bigfork 6-8

Is Bigfork 6-8 a good school?

Bigfork 6-8 ranks 91^st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Bigfork 6-8 in?

Bigfork Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bigfork 6-8?

Students at Bigfork 6-8 are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Bigfork 6-8 attend?

Students who attend Bigfork 6-8 usually go on to attend Bigfork High School

How many students attend Bigfork 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 236 students attended Bigfork 6-8.

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