Frank Brattin Middle School

Frank Brattin Middle School is a public middle school located in Colstrip, Montana, serving 119 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Colstrip Elementary District, which is ranked 319 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

According to the data, Frank Brattin Middle School consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 23.08% in ELA, 9.4% in Math, and 16.67% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 94 out of 156 middle schools in 2010-2011 to 198 out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.34% to 46.83% in the reported years.

The data provided does not include information about other nearby schools, making it difficult to make meaningful comparisons. However, the small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.7 to 10.9 students per teacher, could indicate that the school is focusing on providing more individualized attention, but this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Frank Brattin Middle School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance, and further analysis of the school's context and comparison to nearby schools would be necessary to better understand the underlying factors contributing to these trends and identify potential areas for improvement.