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Utterback 7-8

Q: Is Utterback 7-8 a good school?

Utterback 7-8 ranks 87 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Utterback 7-8 is a public middle school located in Conrad, Montana, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 81 students. It is part of the Conrad Elementary School District, which is ranked 121 out of 387 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Utterback 7-8's statewide ranking among Montana middle schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 32nd to 129th, with a current ranking of 87th out of 222 middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.

Utterback 7-8 has shown mixed performance on standardized tests compared to the state and its local district. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42.11% in English Language Arts, 47.37% in Mathematics, and 42.86% in Science, which are slightly lower than the Conrad Elementary School District averages. However, in previous years, Utterback 7-8 had stronger performance, with proficiency rates in the 50-60% range. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.21% to 50.65% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Utterback 4-6, a nearby school that serves the same district, has slightly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Utterback 7-8. In contrast, the Valier 7-8 school, located 16.81 miles away, serves a different school district and has significantly lower performance on standardized tests compared to Utterback 7-8 and the state average. These comparisons provide valuable insights into the relative strengths and challenges of Utterback 7-8 within the local educational landscape.

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,495

Per pupil spending ?

43.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

24 2nd Avenue Southwest
Conrad, MT 59425

(406) 278-3227

District: Conrad Elementary

Students who attend Utterback 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Conrad High School

Feeder schools for Utterback 7-8:

Elementary:

Meadowlark School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2009 → 61st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (61st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

87^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 42 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to top 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

121^st of 387Conrad 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	59.0	87 of 222	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.9	32 of 187	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.7	35 of 190	81.6%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	64 of 200	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	20.3	127 of 156	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	36.3	129 of 159	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	48.8	105 of 156	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.0	96 of 161	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.6	84 of 156	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.2	61 of 147	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	22.9	135 of 149	9.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	47.9	95 of 147	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.5	104 of 146	28.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.7	95 of 164	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	70.5	43 of 171	74.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+11 vs state

Science43%+5 vs state

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

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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
Utterback 7-8	Public	7-8	24 2nd Avenue Southwest	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Conrad Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 278-3227	81	5	15.0	43.2%	75 (92.6%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.5%)	59	87^th of 222 public middle schools	60.8%					(n/a)	42.1	47.4	$11,495
Utterback 4-6	Public	4-6	24 2nd Avenue Southwest	Conrad	59425	Pondera County	Conrad Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 278-3227	115	9	13.2	56.5%	97 (84.3%)	2 (1.7%)	5 (4.3%)	2 (1.7%)	5 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)								(n/a)	55.2	48.6	$12,321
Valier 7-8	Public	7-8	723 4th Street	Valier	59486	Pondera County	Valier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 279-3314	12	2	5.8	75.0%	5 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (8.3%)	22.9	184^th of 222 public middle schools	17.1%		18.1	105^th of 123 public middle schools	14.6%	79	16.7	33.3	$19,188

Frequently Asked Questions about Utterback 7-8

How many students attend Utterback 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 81 students attended Utterback 7-8.

Is Utterback 7-8 a good school?

Utterback 7-8 ranks 87^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Utterback 7-8?

Students at Utterback 7-8 are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Utterback 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Utterback 7-8 usually go on to attend Conrad High School

What district is Utterback 7-8 in?

Conrad 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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