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Lavina Middle School

Q: Is Lavina Middle School a good school?

Lavina Middle School ranks 161 st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

161^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 27% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Lavina Middle School is a small public middle school in Lavina, MT, serving 20 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lavina K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating.

Lavina Middle School's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (31.58%) and Mathematics (21.05%) below the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school's Science proficiency rate (75%) was significantly higher than the state average (38.16%). The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.06% to 60%, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2 to 9.7. Despite spending more per student ($17,042) than the state average, the school's academic outcomes are mixed.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Ryegate 7-8 has lower academic performance and a higher student-teacher ratio, while Broadview 7-8 has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 45-65% range and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that factors beyond just spending per student, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and student demographics, may be influencing Lavina Middle School's academic outcomes.

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,187

Per pupil spending ?

60%

Free/discounted lunch ?

214 1st St East
Lavina, MT 59046

(406) 636-2761

District: Lavina K-12 Schools

Students who attend Lavina Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lavina High School

Feeder schools for Lavina Middle School:

Elementary:

Lavina Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 81st percentile in 2005 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (31% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 54 percentile points since 2005

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg40%

Montana avg40%

161^st of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

135^th of 387Lavina 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	33.6	161 of 222	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.1	94 of 123	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.6	129 of 187	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	75.1	45 of 190	76.3%	★★★★☆
2015	31.5	105 of 156	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.6	78 of 149	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	76.9	31 of 164	81.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science75%+37 vs state

English Language Arts32%-12 vs state

Mathematics21%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Lavina Middle 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
Lavina Middle School	Public	6-8	214 1st St East	Lavina	59046	Golden Valley County	Lavina K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 636-2761	20	2	9.7	60.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	33.6	161^st of 222 public middle schools	27.5%		31.1	94^th of 123 public middle schools	23.6%	67	31.6	21.1	$15,187
Broadview 7-8	Public	7-8	13935 1st Street	Broadview	59015	Yellowstone County	Broadview Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 667-2337	20	2	8.4	100.0%	19 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78.6	24^th of 222 public middle schools	89.2%		61.7	44^th of 123 public middle schools	64.2%	20	65.0	45.0	$13,988
Ryegate 7-8	Public	7-8	207 2nd Ave W	Ryegate	59074	Golden Valley County	Ryegate K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 568-2215	8	2	4.6		7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	27	174^th of 222 public middle schools	21.6%		9.4	110^th of 123 public middle schools	10.6%	64	33.3	22.2	$25,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Lavina Middle School

How many students attend Lavina Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 20 students attended Lavina Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Lavina Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lavina Middle School usually go on to attend Lavina High School

What is the racial makeup of Lavina Middle School?

Students at Lavina Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Lavina Middle School a good school?

Lavina Middle School ranks 161^st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Lavina Middle School in?

Lavina K-12 Schools

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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