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Culbertson Junior High

Public Grades 6-8

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 24% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Culbertson Junior High is a public middle school located in Culbertson, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 72 students. The school is part of the Culbertson Elementary District, which is ranked 300 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Culbertson Junior High's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in MAST/English Language Arts, MAST/Mathematics, and Montana Science Assessment/Science, is generally lower than the state averages. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 35.29% in ELA, 14.71% in Math, and 37.5% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bainville 7-8 and Froid 7-8, Culbertson Junior High's academic performance is mixed, as it outperforms Barbara Gilligan 7-8 but lags behind the higher-performing nearby schools.

Culbertson Junior High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 89th out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 168th out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also remained consistently low, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for most of the years analyzed. Additionally, Culbertson Junior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.06% to 51.72% in the years analyzed, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools. These factors suggest that the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,676

Per pupil spending ?

43.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

423 1st Avenue West
Culbertson, MT 59218

(406) 787-6241

District: Culbertson Elementary

Feeder schools for Culbertson Junior High:

Elementary:

Culbertson School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.3%

American Indian:

23.6%

Two or more races:

8.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2007 → 24th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 24th (2025) from a 14th-percentile low (2007)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (27% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 22 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg28%

Montana avg40%

168^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to bottom 24% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

300^th of 387Culbertson 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	30.1	168 of 222	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	30.5	108 of 156	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.1	89 of 159	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.3	133 of 156	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.0	126 of 161	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	34.5	131 of 156	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.8	124 of 147	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.3	122 of 149	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.1	127 of 147	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	54.2	77 of 146	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.7	128 of 164	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	13.5	154 of 171	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science38%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%-8 vs state

Mathematics15%-22 vs state

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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
Culbertson Junior High	Public	6-8	423 1st Avenue West	Culbertson	59218	Roosevelt County	Culbertson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 787-6241	72	5	13.7	43.1%	47 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	17 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.3%)	30.1	168^th of 222 public middle schools	24.3%					(n/a)	35.3	14.7	$16,676
Froid 7-8	Public	7-8	408 1st Street S	Froid	59226	Roosevelt County	Froid Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 766-2342	13	3	4.1	38.5%	8 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	66.4	55^th of 222 public middle schools	75.2%		59.3	47^th of 123 public middle schools	61.8%	8	50.0	50.0	$24,054
Bainville 7-8	Public	7-8	409 Tubman	Bainville	59212	Roosevelt County	Bainville K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 769-2321	28	3	8.4	21.4%	24 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	83.8	15^th of 222 public middle schools	93.2%					(n/a)	69.2	50.0	$24,991
Barbara Gilligan 7-8	Public	7-8	540 5th St.	Brockton	59213	Roosevelt County	Brockton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 786-3311	17	4	3.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.4	202^nd of 222 public middle schools	9.0%		2.6	122^nd of 123 public middle schools	0.8%	80	5.9	17.7	$18,506

Frequently Asked Questions about Culbertson Junior High

How many students attend Culbertson Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 72 students attended Culbertson Junior High.

What district is Culbertson Junior High in?

Culbertson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Culbertson Junior High?

Students at Culbertson Junior High are 65% White, 24% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Culbertson Junior High a good school?

Culbertson Junior High ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Montana middle schools.

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