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Manhattan 6-8

Public Grades 6-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Manhattan 6-8 is a high-performing public middle school in Manhattan, Montana, serving 189 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Manhattan School District, which is ranked 25 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manhattan 6-8 consistently outperforms the state averages in academic proficiency, with 61.26% of students proficient in English Language Arts, 76.04% in Math, and 50% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school ranks 12th out of 222 middle schools in Montana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 15.3 to 16.7 students per teacher, the school provides more individualized attention for its students.

While Manhattan 6-8 demonstrates impressive academic performance, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Gallatin Gateway 7-8 and Chief Joseph Middle School, also show strong academic achievements and high statewide rankings. The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Manhattan 6-8, ranging from 28.49% to 29.63%, suggests the school may serve a more affluent community compared to some of the nearby schools, which could contribute to its academic success.

189

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,332

Per pupil spending ?

29.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

416 North Broadway
Manhattan, MT 59741

(406) 284-3250

District: Manhattan School

Students who attend Manhattan 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Manhattan High School

Feeder schools for Manhattan 6-8:

Elementary:

Manhattan Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (66% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Montana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 44 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg65%

Montana avg40%

12^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^th of 387Manhattan School 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	86.1	12 of 222	94.6%	★★★★★
2024	87.7	8 of 123	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.4	23 of 187	87.7%	★★★★☆
2022	74.4	49 of 190	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	81.1	25 of 200	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	68.7	15 of 60	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	96.5	1 of 58	98.3%	★★★★★
2017	93.7	1 of 55	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	76.1	13 of 81	84.0%	★★★★☆
2015	46.0	76 of 156	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	84.1	5 of 159	96.9%	★★★★★
2012	76.1	20 of 156	87.2%	★★★★☆
2011	67.8	40 of 161	75.2%	★★★★☆
2010	72.1	28 of 156	82.1%	★★★★☆
2009	70.0	30 of 147	79.6%	★★★★☆
2008	80.3	16 of 149	89.3%	★★★★☆
2007	78.4	13 of 147	91.2%	★★★★★
2006	82.6	10 of 146	93.2%	★★★★★
2005	89.8	8 of 164	95.1%	★★★★★
2004	82.2	21 of 171	87.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics76%+39 vs state

English Language Arts61%+18 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Manhattan 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
Manhattan 6-8	Public	6-8	416 North Broadway	Manhattan	59741	Gallatin County	Manhattan School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 284-3250	189	11	16.7	29.6%	175 (92.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	86.1	12^th of 222 public middle schools	94.6%		87.7	8^th of 123 public middle schools	93.5%	4	61.3	76.0	$11,332
Belgrade Middle School	Public	5-8	410 Triple Crown Road	Belgrade	59714	Gallatin County	Belgrade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 924-2259	978	59	16.5	39.2%	807 (82.5%)	3 (0.3%)	120 (12.3%)	6 (0.6%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.5%)	63.4	63^rd of 222 public middle schools	71.6%					(n/a)	45.5	46.6	$11,702
Three Forks 7-8	Public	6-8	210 East Neal	Three Forks	59752	Gallatin County	Three Forks Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-3224	182	13	14.5	34.6%	166 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	48.4	117^th of 222 public middle schools	47.3%		34	86^th of 123 public middle schools	30.1%	31	47.7	35.8	$10,201
Monforton 6-8	Public	6-8	6001 Monforton School Rd	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Monforton Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 586-1557	242	15	16.6	22.3%	214 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	69.3	48^th of 222 public middle schools	78.4%		85.1	11^th of 123 public middle schools	91.1%	37	57.6	46.5	$9,498
Willow Creek 7-8	Public	7-8	407 Main Street	Willow Creek	59760	Gallatin County	Willow Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 285-6991	9	2	4.7	33.3%	9 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.5	86^th of 222 public middle schools	61.3%		72.1	29^th of 123 public middle schools	76.4%	57	57.1	14.3	$15,447
Chief Joseph Middle School	Public	6-8	4255 Kimberwicke	Bozeman	59718	Gallatin County	Bozeman Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 522-6300	751	46	16.4	17.2%	624 (83.1%)	7 (0.9%)	56 (7.5%)	13 (1.7%)	18 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	81.9	18^th of 222 public middle schools	91.9%		81.7	17^th of 123 public middle schools	86.2%	1	62.7	60.2	$11,573
Gallatin Gateway 7-8	Public	7-8	100 Mill Street	Gallatin Gateway	59730	Gallatin County	Gallatin Gateway Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 763-4415	33	4	7.6	39.4%	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.3	16^th of 222 public middle schools	92.8%					(n/a)	73.3	70.0	$18,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan 6-8

How many students attend Manhattan 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 189 students attended Manhattan 6-8.

What district is Manhattan 6-8 in?

Manhattan School

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Manhattan 6-8?

Students at Manhattan 6-8 are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Manhattan 6-8 a good school?

Yes. Manhattan 6-8 ranks in the top 5.4% of Montana middle 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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