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Frontier 7-8

Q: Is Frontier 7-8 a good school?

Frontier 7-8 ranks 165 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

165^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 26% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Frontier 7-8 is a small public middle school in Wolf Point, Montana, serving just 21 students in grades 7-8. Despite its small size, the school faces some unique challenges, including a high poverty rate and fluctuating academic performance over the years.

Compared to nearby middle schools like Poplar 7-8, Northside School, and Wolf Point 7-8, Frontier 7-8 has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.8 to 6.9 over the past few years. However, its academic performance has been inconsistent, with the school's statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 9th out of 159 middle schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 165th out of 222 in 2024-2025. Its current 1-star rating from SchoolDigger is also lower than the nearby schools.

The school's small size, high poverty rate, and low student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its declining academic performance. While the reasons for the school's challenges are not entirely clear, further investigation into Frontier 7-8's specific needs and strategies for improvement would be warranted. Parents interested in learning more about the school can visit its SchoolDigger page or explore the Frontier Elementary District website for additional information.

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,299

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6996 Roy St.
Wolf Point, MT 59201

(406) 653-2501

District: Frontier Elementary

Students who attend Frontier 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Wolf Point High School

Feeder schools for Frontier 7-8:

Elementary:

Frontier School

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

71.4%

Two or more races:

14.3%

White:

9.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2007 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (28% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 43 percentile points since 2007

!English Language Arts scores 15 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg25%

Montana avg40%

165^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 49 pts since 2021

From top 25% (2021) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

321^st of 387Frontier 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	30.4	165 of 222	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.4	139 of 187	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	71.1	54 of 190	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.4	50 of 200	75.0%	★★★★☆
2013	82.2	9 of 159	94.3%	★★★★★
2012	72.7	26 of 156	83.3%	★★★★☆
2011	54.2	93 of 161	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.9	83 of 156	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.2	36 of 149	75.8%	★★★★☆
2007	62.9	46 of 147	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.3	27 of 146	81.5%	★★★★☆
2005	19.8	144 of 164	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	5.0	161 of 171	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science33%-5 vs state

English Language Arts29%-15 vs state

Mathematics24%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Frontier 7-8

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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
Frontier 7-8	Public	7-8	6996 Roy St.	Wolf Point	59201	Roosevelt County	Frontier Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 653-2501	21	3	6.3	100.0%	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (14.3%)	30.4	165^th of 222 public middle schools	25.7%					(n/a)	28.6	23.8	$25,299
Northside School	Public	4-6	710 4th Avenue North	Wolf Point	59201	Roosevelt County	Wolf Point Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 653-1653	158	16	10.0	100.0%	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.8%)								(n/a)	13.3	12.3	$18,745
Wolf Point 7-8	Public	7-8	213 6th Avenue South	Wolf Point	59201	Roosevelt County	Wolf Point Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 653-1200	108	10	10.7	100.0%	8 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.6%)	2 (1.9%)	80 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (12.0%)	21	189^th of 222 public middle schools	14.9%		4.9	117^th of 123 public middle schools	4.9%	72	28.7	12.9	$18,455
Poplar 7-8	Public	7-8	400 4th Avenue West	Poplar	59255	Roosevelt County	Poplar Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 768-6730	117	14	8.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	13.2	200^th of 222 public middle schools	9.9%					(n/a)	20.4	10.1	$25,231
Poplar 5-6 School	Public	5-6	400 4th Avenue West	Poplar	59255	Roosevelt County	Poplar Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 768-6730	124	16	7.7	100.0%	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)								(n/a)	12.0	10.2	$24,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier 7-8

What is the racial makeup of Frontier 7-8?

Students at Frontier 7-8 are 71% American Indian, 14% Two or more races, 10% White, 5% Hispanic.

Is Frontier 7-8 a good school?

Frontier 7-8 ranks 165^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Frontier 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 21 students attended Frontier 7-8.

What district is Frontier 7-8 in?

Frontier Elementary

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

Students who attend Frontier 7-8 usually go on to attend Wolf Point High School

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