Denton 6-8

Denton 6-8 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Denton, Montana, part of the Denton Elementary District. Over the past two decades, this school has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom quarter of middle schools to the top 5% in the most recent 2024-2025 school year.

Denton 6-8 has consistently outperformed the state and its local Denton Elementary school in academic assessments, with 71.43% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school's 0% proficiency rate in science is an area of concern. The school's extremely low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 2.4 to 5.2 over the past three years, may contribute to its strong academic performance, though it also serves a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with greater economic needs.

While Denton 6-8 excels in many areas, the stark contrast in its academic performance between core subjects and science suggests the school may need to focus on improving its science curriculum and instruction. Additionally, the economic challenges faced by the student population may require the school to allocate additional resources and support to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.