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Vaughn 6-8

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Vaughn 6-8 ranks 129 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

129^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 42% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Vaughn 6-8 is a small public middle school in Vaughn, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school is part of the Vaughn Elementary School District, which is ranked 317 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vaughn 6-8 stands out for its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 9.6 students per teacher in recent years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Greenfield 7-8 and Power Middle School, which have ratios between 11.8 and 14.9 students per teacher. However, Vaughn 6-8 also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 100% in recent years, much higher than the 21.05% to 63.48% range of the nearby schools.

Despite the low student-teacher ratio, Vaughn 6-8's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been consistently below the state averages and the scores of the nearby schools. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Vaughn 6-8 had 40% proficiency in ELA, 30% in Math, and 42.86% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from a high of 49 out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 180 out of 200 in 2020-2021, suggesting its performance has been deteriorating relative to other middle schools in the state.

Students ?

9.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,141

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

480 Central Avenue
Vaughn, MT 59487

(406) 965-2231

District: Vaughn Elementary

Students who attend Vaughn 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Simms High School

Feeder schools for Vaughn 6-8:

Elementary:	Hillcrest Colony Elementary
	Vaughn Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Hispanic:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 16th percentile in 2004 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2004

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg26%

Montana avg40%

129^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

317^th of 387Vaughn 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	43.7	129 of 222	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.3	127 of 187	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	12.5	170 of 190	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.1	180 of 200	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	40.6	88 of 156	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	66.6	49 of 159	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.2	102 of 156	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	20.7	142 of 164	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	22.5	144 of 171	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science43%+5 vs state

English Language Arts40%-3 vs state

Mathematics30%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Vaughn 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
Vaughn 6-8	Public	6-8	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	32	3	9.6	100.0%	27 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	43.7	129^th of 222 public middle schools	41.9%					(n/a)	40.0	30.0	$17,141
Ulm Junior High	Public	6-8	6 Ulm Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	15	3	5.0	40.0%	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	75	30^th of 222 public middle schools	86.5%					(n/a)	42.9	78.6	$26,973
North Middle School	Public	7-8	2601 8th Street NE	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-6525	764	51	14.9	44.0%	582 (76.2%)	6 (0.8%)	52 (6.8%)	7 (0.9%)	30 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (11.4%)	60.3	80^th of 222 public middle schools	64.0%					(n/a)	51.3	43.3	$13,432
Power Middle School	Public	6-8	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	20	3	6.4	40.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.7	34^th of 222 public middle schools	84.7%					(n/a)	45.0	65.0	$22,646
East Middle School	Public	7-8	4040 Central Avenue	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6500	764	57	13.4	63.5%	498 (65.2%)	7 (0.9%)	64 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.0%)	2 (0.3%)	100 (13.1%)	39.8	144^th of 222 public middle schools	35.1%					(n/a)	38.6	29.9	$13,151
Greenfield 7-8	Public	7-8	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	19	1	12.7	21.1%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.5	4^th of 222 public middle schools	98.2%		69.2	34^th of 123 public middle schools	72.4%	30	89.5	68.4	$11,906
Sun River Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	55	5	11.8	41.8%	45 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	60.1	81^st of 222 public middle schools	63.5%		64.5	38^th of 123 public middle schools	69.1%	43	50.0	36.0	$15,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughn 6-8

How many students attend Vaughn 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 32 students attended Vaughn 6-8.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Vaughn 6-8?

Students at Vaughn 6-8 are 84% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Vaughn 6-8 in?

Vaughn Elementary

Is Vaughn 6-8 a good school?

Vaughn 6-8 ranks 129^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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