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Power Middle School

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Power Middle School ranks 34 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

34^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 85% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Power Middle School is a small public middle school in Power, MT, serving 20 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Power Elementary School District, which is ranked 147 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Power Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking among the top 20% of middle schools in Montana. In the 2024-2025 school year, 45% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 65% in Mathematics, and 60% in Science - significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6 to 8.6 students per teacher, compared to 9.6 to 12.7 students per teacher at nearby schools. Additionally, Power Middle School spends $13,186 per student, higher than the $12,808 spent at Sun River Middle School and significantly more than the $3,197 spent at Vaughn 6-8.

While Power Middle School has maintained its strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from 9th in 2021-2022 to 34th in 2024-2025, suggesting that other schools in Montana may be improving at a faster rate. Additionally, the school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 46.67% in 2023-2024 to 40% in 2024-2025, indicating that the school may be serving a more affluent population compared to some of the nearby schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families.

Students ?

6.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,646

Per pupil spending ?

40%

Free/discounted lunch ?

402 Teton Ave
Power, MT 59468

(406) 463-2251

District: Power Elementary

Students who attend Power Middle School usually attend:

High:

Power High School

Feeder schools for Power Middle School:

Elementary:

Power Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

American Indian:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 93rd percentile in 2004 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (56% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Montana middle schools

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2004

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg45%

Montana avg40%

34^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 65 pts since 2015

From bottom 20% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

147^th of 387Power 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	73.7	34 of 222	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	27 of 187	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	92.4	9 of 190	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	89.1	14 of 200	93.0%	★★★★★
2015	22.6	125 of 156	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	69.3	36 of 156	76.9%	★★★★☆
2008	64.5	41 of 149	72.5%	★★★★☆
2005	47.2	105 of 164	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	88.2	12 of 171	93.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics65%+28 vs state

Science60%+22 vs state

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

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Schools Near Power 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
Power Middle School	Public	6-8	402 Teton Ave	Power	59468	Teton County	Power Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 463-2251	20	3	6.4	40.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.7	34^th of 222 public middle schools	84.7%					(n/a)	45.0	65.0	$22,646
Dutton/Brady Middle School	Public	7-8	101 2nd ST NE	Dutton	59433	Teton County	Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 476-3424	15	2	6.5	53.3%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.7	123^rd of 222 public middle schools	44.6%		60.5	45^th of 123 public middle schools	63.4%	78	5.9	64.7	$20,161
Greenfield 7-8	Public	7-8	590 Hwy 431	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Greenfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2433	19	1	12.7	21.1%	18 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.5	4^th of 222 public middle schools	98.2%		69.2	34^th of 123 public middle schools	72.4%	30	89.5	68.4	$11,906
Vaughn 6-8	Public	6-8	480 Central Avenue	Vaughn	59487	Cascade County	Vaughn Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 965-2231	32	3	9.6	100.0%	27 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (12.5%)	43.7	129^th of 222 public middle schools	41.9%					(n/a)	40.0	30.0	$17,141
Fairfield 7-8	Public	7-8	13 7th Street	Fairfield	59436	Teton County	Fairfield Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 467-2425	47	5	10.3	48.9%	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	71.6	39^th of 222 public middle schools	82.4%					(n/a)	57.8	53.3	$14,543
Sun River Middle School	Public	6-8	123 Walker Street	Simms	59477	Cascade County	Sun River Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 264-5110	55	5	11.8	41.8%	45 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	5 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.5%)	60.1	81^st of 222 public middle schools	63.5%		64.5	38^th of 123 public middle schools	69.1%	43	50.0	36.0	$15,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Power Middle School

How many students attend Power Middle School?

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

What district is Power Middle School in?

Power Elementary

What high school do graduates of Power Middle School attend?

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

Is Power Middle School a good school?

Power Middle School ranks 34^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Power Middle School?

Students at Power Middle School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

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