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Polson Middle School

Public Grades 5-8

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 23% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Polson Middle School is a public middle school in Polson, Montana, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 477 students. The school is part of the Polson Elementary District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Polson Middle School has struggled, with proficiency rates below the state averages in English Language Arts (34.91%), Mathematics (14.13%), and Science (26.36%). The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 24th to 172nd among Montana middle schools. Notably, Charlo 6-8 and Ronan Middle School, two nearby schools, have outperformed Polson Middle School in these core subjects.

Another factor that may impact Polson Middle School's academic performance is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.93%), which is significantly higher than the 100% rates at Charlo 6-8 and Ronan Middle School. The school's student-teacher ratio of 16.1 is also slightly higher than the nearby schools. While Polson Middle School spends more per student ($9,839) than Ronan Middle School ($8,761), the school's overall performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and collaboration with neighboring districts to address the academic gaps and support the diverse needs of its student population.

477

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,531

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860

(406) 883-6335

District: Polson Elementary

Students who attend Polson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Polson High School

Feeder schools for Polson Middle School:

Elementary:	Cherry Valley School
	Linderman School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

American Indian:

37.5%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 28th percentile in 2013 → 23rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (25% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg29%

Montana avg40%

172^nd of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

274^th of 387Polson 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	27.1	172 of 222	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.2	136 of 187	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	135 of 190	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.4	142 of 200	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.2	30 of 60	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.4	24 of 58	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.0	37 of 55	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	18.5	73 of 81	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.4	72 of 156	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.4	115 of 159	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	59.2	75 of 156	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.7	117 of 161	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	58.7	71 of 156	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.4	100 of 147	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.9	77 of 149	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.1	54 of 147	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.5	63 of 146	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2005	65.0	54 of 164	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	51.0	100 of 171	41.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts35%-8 vs state

Science26%-12 vs state

Mathematics14%-23 vs state

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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
Polson Middle School	Public	5-8	1602 2nd Street West	Polson	59860	Lake County	Polson Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 883-6335	477	30	16.1	54.9%	262 (54.9%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.8%)	5 (1.0%)	179 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	27.1	172^nd of 222 public middle schools	22.5%					(n/a)	34.9	14.1	$11,531
Ronan Middle School	Public	5-8	35885 Round Butte Road W	Ronan	59864	Lake County	Ronan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 676-3390	432	28	15.2	100.0%	105 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	255 (59.0%)	2 (0.5%)	45 (10.4%)	27.2	171^st of 222 public middle schools	23.0%		30.9	95^th of 123 public middle schools	22.8%	76	31.8	17.7	$13,286
Charlo 6-8	Public	6-8	404 1st Ave West	Charlo	59824	Lake County	Charlo Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 644-2206	48	3	14.3	100.0%	33 (68.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (18.8%)	41.4	137^th of 222 public middle schools	38.3%		49.1	59^th of 123 public middle schools	52.0%	78	51.2	18.6	$9,990

Frequently Asked Questions about Polson Middle School

How many students attend Polson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 477 students attended Polson Middle School.

What district is Polson Middle School in?

Polson Elementary

Is Polson Middle School a good school?

Polson Middle School ranks in the bottom 22.5% of Montana middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Polson Middle School?

Students at Polson Middle School are 55% White, 38% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Polson Middle School attend?

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

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