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Hobson 6-8

Q: Is Hobson 6-8 a good school?

Hobson 6-8 ranks 108 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Hobson 6-8 is a public middle school located in Hobson, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 32 students. The school is part of the Hobson K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 129 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hobson 6-8 has consistently outperformed the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with 53.13% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 43.09%. However, the school lags behind the state average in Mathematics (31.25% proficient vs. 36.77%) and Science (27.27% proficient vs. 38.16%). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 53.12% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Comparing Hobson 6-8 to nearby schools, Stanford 7-8 has significantly lower academic performance, with only 36.36% of students proficient in ELA and 0% proficient in Mathematics, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student. Meanwhile, Moore 6-8 spends more per student than Hobson 6-8, but has a higher student-teacher ratio. These comparisons provide valuable insights into the school's performance and potential areas for improvement.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,927

Per pupil spending ?

53.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

108 6th Street E
Hobson, MT 59452

(406) 423-5483

District: Hobson K-12 Schools

Students who attend Hobson 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Hobson High School

Feeder schools for Hobson 6-8:

Elementary:

Hobson School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2006 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Montana median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2006) to 51st (2025)

!Science scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg41%

Montana avg40%

108^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to top 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

129^th of 387Hobson 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	52.1	108 of 222	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	73 of 123	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.6	125 of 187	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.5	80 of 190	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.8	30 of 200	85.0%	★★★★☆
2015	60.8	39 of 156	75.0%	★★★★☆
2006	76.8	17 of 146	88.4%	★★★★☆
2005	38.8	125 of 164	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts53%+10 vs state

Mathematics31%-6 vs state

Science27%-11 vs state

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Schools Near Hobson 6-8

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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
Hobson 6-8	Public	6-8	108 6th Street E	Hobson	59452	Judith Basin County	Hobson K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 423-5483	32	4	8.1	53.1%	29 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	52.1	108^th of 222 public middle schools	51.4%		39.9	73^rd of 123 public middle schools	40.7%	35	53.1	31.3	$16,927
Moore 6-8	Public	6-8	509 Highland Ave	Moore	59464	Fergus County	Moore Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 374-2231	22	3	6.7	45.5%	21 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	63.7	59^th of 222 public middle schools	73.4%					(n/a)	57.1	38.1	$14,973
Stanford 7-8	Public	7-8	104 4th Avenue South	Stanford	59479	Judith Basin County	Stanford K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 566-2265	12	3	4.6	41.7%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.3	177^th of 222 public middle schools	20.3%					(n/a)	36.4	0.0	$26,693

Frequently Asked Questions about Hobson 6-8

What high school do graduates of Hobson 6-8 attend?

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

What district is Hobson 6-8 in?

Hobson K-12 Schools

What is the racial makeup of Hobson 6-8?

Students at Hobson 6-8 are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hobson 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 32 students attended Hobson 6-8.

Is Hobson 6-8 a good school?

Hobson 6-8 ranks 108^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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