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Montana City Middle School

Q: Is Montana City Middle School a good school?

Montana City Middle School ranks 28 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 87% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Montana City Middle School is a public middle school located in Clancy, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 158 students. The school is part of the Montana City Elementary District, which is ranked 82 out of 387 districts in Montana and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Montana City Middle School consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 57.05% in ELA, 55.03% in Math, and 46.43% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25-51 middle schools in Montana over the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 16.5 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby C.R. Anderson Middle School (16.3) and Helena Middle School (17.0).

One interesting finding is that Montana City Middle School has an exceptionally low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 1.76% to 1.9% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state average and the nearby schools. This suggests that the school serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance. Overall, the data indicates that Montana City Middle School is a high-performing, well-regarded middle school that is consistently delivering strong academic outcomes for its students.

158

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,731

Per pupil spending ?

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11 McClellan Creek Road
Clancy, MT 59634

(406) 442-6779

District: Montana City Elementary

Students who attend Montana City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Montana City Middle School:

Elementary:

Montana City School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (55% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Montana middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg51%

Montana avg40%

28^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

82^nd of 387Montana City 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	75.8	28 of 222	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.0	37 of 123	69.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	51 of 187	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.8	25 of 190	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	15 of 200	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	69.9	14 of 60	76.7%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	12 of 58	79.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.8	2 of 55	96.4%	★★★★★
2016	61.0	23 of 81	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.5	21 of 156	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	86.3	2 of 159	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	84.5	3 of 156	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	79.5	17 of 161	89.4%	★★★★★
2010	73.6	20 of 156	87.2%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	11 of 147	92.5%	★★★★★
2008	72.9	24 of 149	83.9%	★★★★☆
2007	83.7	6 of 147	95.9%	★★★★★
2006	84.8	7 of 146	95.2%	★★★★★
2005	86.3	11 of 164	93.3%	★★★★★
2004	85.2	19 of 171	88.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+14 vs state

Mathematics55%+18 vs state

Science46%+8 vs state

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Schools Near Montana City 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
Montana City Middle School	Public	6-8	11 McClellan Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Montana City Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 442-6779	158	11	14.3	1.9%	142 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	75.8	28^th of 222 public middle schools	87.4%		65	37^th of 123 public middle schools	69.9%	9	57.1	55.0	$11,731
East Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	401 E Kalispell	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 227-7740	471	22	21.3	39.7%	386 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.3%)	55.4	99^th of 222 public middle schools	55.4%					(n/a)	45.8	36.0	$9,497
227 Academy- middle school	Public	6-8	2760 Valley Dr	East Helena	59635	Lewis and Clark County	East Helena K-12	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(406) 227-7700	21	4	5.4	81.0%	17 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	14.6	199^th of 222 public middle schools	10.4%					(n/a)	12.9	6.5
Clancy 7-8	Public	7-8	18 Clancy Creek Road	Clancy	59634	Jefferson County	Clancy Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 933-5531	89	8	11.4	18.0%	88 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	77.5	25^th of 222 public middle schools	88.7%		89.2	5^th of 123 public middle schools	95.9%	20	59.8	47.1	$9,186
Helena Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 North Rodney	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 324-1000	701	41	17.0	40.8%	597 (85.2%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	62.5	67^th of 222 public middle schools	69.8%		58.2	49^th of 123 public middle schools	60.2%	18	47.9	44.4	$12,876
Mount Ascension Learning Ac Middle School	Public, Virtual	6-8	1325 Poplar Street	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(406) 324-2000	22	2	13.0	31.8%	17 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (13.6%)	1 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.5%)	3.1	222^nd of 222 public middle schools	0.0%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0
C R Anderson Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Knight St	Helena	59601	Lewis and Clark County	Helena Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 324-2800	962	59	16.3	32.3%	843 (87.6%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	61.3	74^th of 222 public middle schools	66.7%		72.8	27^th of 123 public middle schools	78.0%	47	50.6	38.5	$11,583

Frequently Asked Questions about Montana City Middle School

Is Montana City Middle School a good school?

Montana City Middle School ranks 28^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Montana City Middle School in?

Montana City Elementary

What high school do graduates of Montana City Middle School attend?

Students who attend Montana City Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Montana City Middle School?

Students at Montana City Middle School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Montana City Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Montana City Middle School.

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