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Moore 6-8

Q: Is Moore 6-8 a good school?

Moore 6-8 ranks 59 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 73% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Moore 6-8 is a small public middle school in Moore, Montana, serving 22 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Moore Elementary School District, which is ranked 111 out of 387 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Moore 6-8 has seen mixed results in recent years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.14%) and Science (42.86%) compared to the state averages, but a slightly lower rate in Mathematics (38.1%). However, in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (15.38%) and Reading (38.46%) were lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 59th out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025 to 146th out of 187 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Lewistown 7-8 has higher enrollment and a higher student-teacher ratio, but consistently higher proficiency rates. Meanwhile, Hobson 6-8 has a similar small enrollment and lower student-teacher ratio, with proficiency rates closer to or higher than the state averages in some subjects. Despite Moore 6-8's relatively high spending per student of $16,301, the school's academic outcomes suggest the need to evaluate the effectiveness of its instructional practices and resource allocation.

Students ?

6.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,973

Per pupil spending ?

45.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 Highland Ave
Moore, MT 59464

(406) 374-2231

District: Moore Elementary

Students who attend Moore 6-8 usually attend:

High:

Moore High School

Feeder schools for Moore 6-8:

Elementary:

Moore School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 28th percentile in 2015 → 73rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 45 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Montana median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Montana avg40%

59^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 45 pts since 2015

From bottom 28% (2015) to top 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 387Moore 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	63.7	59 of 222	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	25.3	146 of 187	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	68.5	59 of 190	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	76 of 200	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	28.8	112 of 156	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts57%+14 vs state

Science43%+5 vs state

Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Schools Near Moore 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
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
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
Lewistown 7-8	Public	7-8	914 West Main	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-5419	198	15	13.5	46.0%	165 (83.3%)	3 (1.5%)	14 (7.1%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	67	54^th of 222 public middle schools	75.7%		71.6	32^nd of 123 public middle schools	74.0%	22	50.3	45.6	$12,477
Lewis & Clark School	Public	4-6	212 Crystal Drive	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2811	276	17	16.1	47.1%	255 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	41.6	45.1	$12,523

Frequently Asked Questions about Moore 6-8

Is Moore 6-8 a good school?

Moore 6-8 ranks 59^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Moore 6-8 in?

Moore Elementary

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Moore 6-8?

Students at Moore 6-8 are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Moore 6-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 22 students attended Moore 6-8.

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