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Charlo 6-8

Q: Is Charlo 6-8 a good school?

Charlo 6-8 ranks 137 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

137^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Charlo 6-8 is a public middle school in Charlo, Montana, serving 48 students in grades 6-8. The school has a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with consistently strong academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but lower proficiency in Mathematics compared to the state average.

Charlo 6-8 has maintained a strong ranking among Montana middle schools, fluctuating between the top 30% and top 50% over the past decade. However, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from the top 20% in 2014-2015 to the top 50% in 2024-2025. The school outperforms nearby Arlee 7-8 and Polson Middle School in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Science, but its Mathematics proficiency lags behind the state average and some of the nearby schools. The school's relatively low and stable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 22.2 over the past three years, is a positive factor that may contribute to its academic performance.

One notable challenge for Charlo 6-8 is the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2024-2025 school year. This highlights the economic challenges faced by the school's community and may have implications for the school's resources, support services, and strategies to address the unique needs of students from low-income backgrounds. The school's Charlo Elementary School District is ranked 196 out of 387 school districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,990

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824

(406) 644-2206

District: Charlo Elementary

Students who attend Charlo 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Charlo High School

Feeder schools for Charlo 6-8:

Elementary:

Charlo Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Two or more races:

18.8%

American Indian:

10.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2010 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2010

!Science scores 20 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg39%

Montana avg40%

137^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 45 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

196^th of 387Charlo 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	41.4	137 of 222	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	59 of 123	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.6	90 of 187	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.2	52 of 190	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.1	37 of 200	81.5%	★★★★☆
2015	73.8	26 of 156	83.3%	★★★★☆
2013	74.7	27 of 159	83.0%	★★★★☆
2012	66.2	47 of 156	69.9%	★★★★☆
2011	72.5	27 of 161	83.2%	★★★★☆
2010	63.6	51 of 156	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.4	16 of 147	89.1%	★★★★☆
2008	58.8	62 of 149	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.5	77 of 147	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.8	112 of 146	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	48.5	102 of 164	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	47.7	109 of 171	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+8 vs state

Mathematics19%-18 vs state

Science18%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Charlo 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
Charlo 6-8	Public	6-8	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	48	3	14.3	100.0%	33 (68.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (18.8%)	41.4	137^th of 222 public middle schools	38.3%		49.1	59^th of 123 public middle schools	52.0%	78	51.2	18.6	$9,990
Ronan Middle School	Public	5-8	35885 Round Butte Road W	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	432	28	15.2	100.0%	105 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	255 (59.0%)	2 (0.5%)	45 (10.4%)	27.2	171^st of 222 public middle schools	23.0%		30.9	95^th of 123 public middle schools	22.8%	76	31.8	17.7	$13,286
St Ignatius Middle School	Public	6-8	76 3rd Avenue	St Ignatius	59865	Lake County	St Ignatius K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 745-3811	128	10	12.5	100.0%	54 (42.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (42.2%)	1 (0.8%)	15 (11.7%)	33.7	160^th of 222 public middle schools	27.9%					(n/a)	29.0	25.8	$16,559
Dixon 7-8	Public	7-8	411 B Street	Dixon	59831	Sanders County	Dixon Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 246-3566	15	2	6.2	100.0%	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (20.0%)	35.3	155^th of 222 public middle schools	30.2%					(n/a)	42.9	14.3	$56,018
Polson Middle School	Public	5-8	1602 2nd Street West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6335	477	30	16.1	54.9%	262 (54.9%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.8%)	5 (1.0%)	179 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	27.1	172^nd of 222 public middle schools	22.5%					(n/a)	34.9	14.1	$11,531
Arlee 7-8	Public	7-8	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	57	6	9.2	100.0%	12 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (64.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)	17.7	194^th of 222 public middle schools	12.6%					(n/a)	18.4	16.3	$24,999

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlo 6-8

How many students attend Charlo 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 48 students attended Charlo 6-8.

Is Charlo 6-8 a good school?

Charlo 6-8 ranks 137^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Charlo 6-8?

Students at Charlo 6-8 are 69% White, 19% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 2% African American.

What district is Charlo 6-8 in?

Charlo Elementary

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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.

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