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Washington Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
150th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 222 Montana Middle Schools
Better than 32% of Montana middle schools
Summary

Washington Middle School is a public middle school located in Glendive, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 246 students. The school is part of the Glendive Elementary School District, which is ranked 281 out of 387 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Washington Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to the state averages in core subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 46.44% in English Language Arts, 14.11% in Mathematics, and 27.16% in Science, while the state averages were 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 52nd out of 60 in 2018-2019 to 150th out of 222 in 2024-2025.

One potential factor contributing to the school's academic challenges is its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.19% in 2024-2025 to 52.54% in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school serves a population with greater socioeconomic needs. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.9 to 12 students per teacher, could be a strength, potentially providing more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, the analysis of Washington Middle School reveals areas of concern that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes.

246
Students ?
12.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,530
Per pupil spending ?
49.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 505 North Meade Ave
       Glendive, MT  59330

(406) 377-2356

District: Glendive Elementary


Students who attend Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dawson High School

Feeder schools for Washington Middle School:

Elementary:    Jefferson School
    Lincoln School
Racial breakdown:

White:
89.0%
Hispanic:
4.5%
American Indian:
2.0%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 21st percentile in 2013 → 32nd in 2025
Strengths
✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2013
✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Montana average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)
!Mathematics scores 23 pts below the Montana average
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school30%
District avg31%
Montana avg40%
150th of 222
Montana public middle schools ?
Bottom 32%▲ up 15 pts since 2015
From bottom 17% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
281st of 387Glendive 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202536.4150 of 22232.4%★★☆☆☆
202319.6154 of 18717.6%★☆☆☆☆
202228.9144 of 19024.2%★☆☆☆☆
202121.0173 of 20013.5%★☆☆☆☆
201921.552 of 6013.3%★☆☆☆☆
201823.851 of 5812.1%★☆☆☆☆
201721.550 of 559.1%★☆☆☆☆
20166.778 of 813.7%☆☆☆☆☆
201518.7129 of 15617.3%★☆☆☆☆
201339.3125 of 15921.4%★☆☆☆☆
201244.1116 of 15625.6%★☆☆☆☆
201148.8105 of 16134.8%★★☆☆☆
201044.4114 of 15626.9%★☆☆☆☆
200763.642 of 14771.4%★★★★☆
200654.675 of 14648.6%★★★☆☆
200550.199 of 16439.6%★★☆☆☆
200459.579 of 17153.8%★★★☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts46%+3 vs state
Science27%-11 vs state
Mathematics14%-23 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Middle School

Students at Washington Middle School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Dawson High School

Washington Middle School ranks 150th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2024-25 school year, 246 students attended Washington Middle School.


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