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Frenchtown Intermediate School

Q: Is Frenchtown Intermediate School a good school?

Frenchtown Intermediate School ranks 58 th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-5

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 86% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Frenchtown Intermediate School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in Frenchtown, Montana, part of the Frenchtown K-12 Schools district. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with strong results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Frenchtown Intermediate School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12.8 to 15.9 students per teacher.

While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it currently ranks 58th out of 401 elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating. This performance is impressive, especially when compared to some Missoula-area schools like Lowell School and Franklin School, which have higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Frenchtown Intermediate School's moderate free and reduced-price lunch rate, ranging from 35% to 40%, suggests it serves a diverse student population.

Overall, Frenchtown Intermediate School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district and the state of Montana, with a focus on academic achievement and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. Continued monitoring of the school's performance and comparison to its peers could help identify areas for further improvement and ensure the school continues to provide a high-quality education for its students.

171

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,147

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16495 Main Street
Frenchtown, MT 59834

(406) 626-2622

District: Frenchtown K-12 Schools

Students who attend Frenchtown Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Frenchtown 6-8
High:	Frenchtown High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Hispanic:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2021 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (57% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Montana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 44 percentile points since 2021

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg48%

Montana avg40%

58^th of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 43 pts since 2021

From bottom 42% (2021) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Frenchtown K-12 Schools

138^th of 387Frenchtown K-12 Schools 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	78.7	58 of 401	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	81 of 212	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	170 of 332	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.6	170 of 329	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.6	206 of 356	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science58%+20 vs state

Mathematics58%+21 vs state

English Language Arts55%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Frenchtown Intermediate School

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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
Frenchtown Intermediate School	Public	4-5	16495 Main Street	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 626-2622	171	13	12.8	40.4%	147 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	3 (1.8%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (5.8%)	78.7	58^th of 401 public elementary schools	85.5%		67.1	81^st of 212 public elementary schools	61.8%	23	55.1	58.1	$12,147
Frenchtown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	16495 Main Street	Frenchtown	59834	Missoula County	Frenchtown K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 626-2620	415	33	12.4	37.8%	355 (85.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.0%)	9 (2.2%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	56	178^th of 401 public elementary schools	55.6%		59.7	97^th of 212 public elementary schools	54.2%	81	35.1	52.2	$10,791
DeSmet School	Public	PK, KG-5	6355 Padre Lane	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	DeSmet Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-4994	90	7	12.1	100.0%	77 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	3 (3.3%)	3 (3.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.6%)	69.7	101^st of 401 public elementary schools	74.8%					(n/a)	47.4	60.5
Hellgate Elementary Lower Grades	Public	2-3	2365 Flynn Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2160	305	20	14.9	35.1%	233 (76.4%)	3 (1.0%)	32 (10.5%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (9.2%)	55.2	182^nd of 401 public elementary schools	54.6%					(n/a)	42.9	42.0	$11,890
Hellgate Elementary Primary Grades	Public	PK, KG-1	2365 Flynne Lane	Missoula	59808	Missoula County	Hellgate Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 721-2452	316	24	12.9	32.0%	234 (74.1%)	4 (1.3%)	25 (7.9%)	12 (3.8%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.4%)								(n/a)			$14,023
Alberton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	306 Railroad Ave	Alberton	59820	Mineral County	Alberton K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 722-4413	89	8	11.1	100.0%	78 (87.6%)	3 (3.4%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	45.4	227^th of 401 public elementary schools	43.4%		17.5	184^th of 212 public elementary schools	13.2%	43	41.2	31.4	$23,862
Arlee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	72220 Fyant Street	Arlee	59821	Lake County	Arlee Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 726-3216	206	16	12.5	100.0%	55 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (47.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (20.9%)	15.5	357^th of 401 public elementary schools	11.0%					(n/a)	21.2	9.7	$20,871
Hawthorne School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Hiberta St.	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4025	417	29	14.1	53.5%	329 (78.9%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	10 (2.4%)	28 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	31 (7.4%)	58.4	164^th of 401 public elementary schools	59.1%		74.4	63^rd of 212 public elementary schools	70.3%	101	45.5	42.4	$15,622
Target Range School	Public	PK, KG-6	4095 South Avenue West	Missoula	59804	Missoula County	Target Range Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 549-9239	410	27	15.2	34.9%	346 (84.4%)	5 (1.2%)	18 (4.4%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	61	149^th of 401 public elementary schools	62.8%		79.9	45^th of 212 public elementary schools	78.8%	104	54.3	37.3	$12,469
Lowell School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Phillips St	Missoula	59802	Missoula County	Missoula Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 542-4040	354	24	14.7	86.4%	275 (77.7%)	19 (5.4%)	10 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	27 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)	30.8	297^th of 401 public elementary schools	25.9%		45.2	131^st of 212 public elementary schools	38.2%	166	28.5	28.3	$15,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Frenchtown Intermediate School

What district is Frenchtown Intermediate School in?

Frenchtown K-12 Schools

Is Frenchtown Intermediate School a good school?

Frenchtown Intermediate School ranks 58^th of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Frenchtown Intermediate School?

Students at Frenchtown Intermediate School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Frenchtown Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 171 students attended Frenchtown Intermediate School.

What schools do graduates of Frenchtown Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Frenchtown Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frenchtown 6-8
High : Frenchtown High School

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