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Florence-Carlton 6-8

Q: Is Florence-Carlton 6-8 a good school?

Florence-Carlton 6-8 ranks 82 nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

82^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 63% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Florence-Carlton 6-8 is a middle school in Florence, MT, serving 180 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls district, and it stands out as the strongest academic performer among rural Bitterroot Valley schools, though it lags behind its Missoula-area counterparts.

The school’s biggest strength is in English Language Arts (ELA), where 57.54% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 43.09% and the highest rate among nearby schools like Stevensville 7-8 and Victor Middle School. However, math is a clear area for improvement, with only 34.08% of students proficient, which is below the state average of 36.77%. This gap between strong ELA and weaker math performance is a key differentiator. For context, nearby Washington Middle School in Missoula boasts a math proficiency rate of 55.83%, a 21-percentage-point advantage. The school’s science score (39.34%) is right at the state average (38.16%), further highlighting the math deficit. Notably, Florence-Carlton 6-8 has a relatively low rate of economic disadvantage, with 28.89% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, compared to over 50% at schools like Porter Middle School and Lone Rock Middle School.

The school’s ranking history shows significant volatility, ranging from a 5-star, 97th-percentile school in 2012-2013 to a 2-star, 42nd-percentile school in 2021-2022. The current 3-star, 63rd-percentile ranking is a recovery from that low point but still far from its historical peak. This pattern suggests the school may be sensitive to changes in student cohorts or curriculum. While Florence-Carlton 6-8 outperforms other small rural schools like Victor and Lone Rock, it is clearly outclassed by high-performing Missoula-area schools such as Target Range 7-8 (97th percentile) and Meadow Hill Middle School, which boast proficiency rates 10-30 percentage points higher in most subjects. This disparity suggests potential differences in resources and access to specialized programs between the Missoula Elementary district and the more rural Bitterroot Valley districts.

180

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,600

Per pupil spending ?

28.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5602 Old Highway 93
Florence, MT 59833

(406) 273-0587

District: Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls

Students who attend Florence-Carlton 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Florence-Carlton High School

Feeder schools for Florence-Carlton 6-8:

Elementary:

Florence-Carlton Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (45% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2025) from a 42nd-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Montana median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

82^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

133^rd of 387Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls 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	60.1	82 of 222	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.5	62 of 123	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.4	87 of 187	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.0	110 of 190	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.2	98 of 200	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.0	24 of 60	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.8	11 of 58	81.0%	★★★★☆
2017	61.1	19 of 55	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.1	47 of 81	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	84.7	4 of 159	97.5%	★★★★★
2012	83.9	6 of 156	96.2%	★★★★★
2011	81.5	13 of 161	91.9%	★★★★★
2010	67.0	42 of 156	73.1%	★★★★☆
2009	64.3	43 of 147	70.7%	★★★★☆
2008	60.8	53 of 149	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	43.6	105 of 147	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.6	103 of 146	29.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.9	94 of 164	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.8	119 of 171	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+14 vs state

Science39%~ state avg

Mathematics34%-3 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 (2025)	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
Florence-Carlton 6-8	Public	6-8	5602 Old Highway 93	Florence	59833	Ravalli County	Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-0587	180	12	15.5	28.9%	163 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	60.1	82^nd of 222 public middle schools	63.1%		46.5	62^nd of 123 public middle schools	49.6%	20	57.5	34.1	$9,600
Lone Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	1112 Three Mile Creek Rd	Stevensville	59870	Ravalli County	Lone Rock Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 777-3314	62	6	10.3	50.0%	57 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	48.5	116^th of 222 public middle schools	47.7%		41.8	70^th of 123 public middle schools	43.1%	46	52.6	28.1	$14,281
Lolo Middle School	Public	5-8	11395 Highway 93 South	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Lolo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 273-6141	239	16	15.1	25.9%	212 (88.7%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (5.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	44.5	126^th of 222 public middle schools	43.2%		51.6	54^th of 123 public middle schools	56.1%	72	41.5	28.0	$6,581
Stevensville 7-8	Public	7-8	300 Park Street	Stevensville	59870	Ravalli County	Stevensville Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 777-5533	145	9	16.7	50.3%	128 (88.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	24.2	182^nd of 222 public middle schools	18.0%		19	104^th of 123 public middle schools	15.4%	78	33.6	10.0	$11,577
Woodman Middle School	Public	6-8	18470 Highway 12 West	Lolo	59847	Missoula County	Woodman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 273-6770	6	1	8.9		3 (50.0%)	1 (16.7%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.7	42^nd of 222 public middle schools	81.1%					(n/a)	66.7	33.3	$25,125
Meadow Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	4210 Reserve	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4045	414	27	15.1	40.3%	346 (83.6%)	10 (2.4%)	25 (6.0%)	9 (2.2%)	16 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	60.9	78^th of 222 public middle schools	64.9%		67.9	36^th of 123 public middle schools	70.7%	42	49.3	41.2	$15,062
Target Range 7-8	Public	7-8	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	134	8	17.3	30.6%	116 (86.6%)	2 (1.5%)	4 (3.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.7%)	88.8	7^th of 222 public middle schools	96.8%		72.6	28^th of 123 public middle schools	77.2%	21	60.5	70.2	$11,737
Porter Middle School	Public	6-8	2510 Central Avenue	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4060	579	37	15.5	57.5%	450 (77.7%)	21 (3.6%)	34 (5.9%)	18 (3.1%)	48 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	35.4	153^rd of 222 public middle schools	31.1%		49.2	58^th of 123 public middle schools	52.8%	95	34.6	25.6	$13,509
Washington Middle School	Public	6-8	645 West Central Ave	Missoula	59801	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 542-4085	669	41	16.3	29.4%	578 (86.4%)	9 (1.3%)	30 (4.5%)	13 (1.9%)	28 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	9 (1.3%)	81.1	22^nd of 222 public middle schools	90.1%		74.2	26^th of 123 public middle schools	78.9%	4	63.4	55.8	$12,496
Victor Middle School	Public	6-8	425 4th Avenue	Victor	59875	Ravalli County	Victor K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 642-3221	48	4	11.1	100.0%	37 (77.1%)	2 (4.2%)	2 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.6%)	21.1	188^th of 222 public middle schools	15.3%		34.2	83^rd of 123 public middle schools	32.5%	105	30.0	12.0	$22,711

Frequently Asked Questions about Florence-Carlton 6-8

What is the racial makeup of Florence-Carlton 6-8?

Students at Florence-Carlton 6-8 are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Florence-Carlton 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 180 students attended Florence-Carlton 6-8.

What district is Florence-Carlton 6-8 in?

Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls

What high school do graduates of Florence-Carlton 6-8 attend?

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

Is Florence-Carlton 6-8 a good school?

Florence-Carlton 6-8 ranks 82^nd of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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