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Three Forks 7-8

Q: Is Three Forks 7-8 a good school?

Three Forks 7-8 ranks 117 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

117^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Three Forks 7-8 is a public middle school in Three Forks, Montana, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 182 students. The school is part of the Three Forks Elementary School District, which is ranked 205 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Three Forks 7-8 has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average and nearby schools in standardized test scores. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 47.73% in English Language Arts, 35.8% in Mathematics, and only 8.62% in Science, all of which are below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 38th out of 60 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 117th out of 222 in the most recent year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, the nearby Manhattan 6-8 school, which is ranked 12th out of 222 middle schools in Montana, has much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.26%), Mathematics (76.04%), and Science (50%). This suggests that the quality of education at Three Forks 7-8 may be lagging behind other schools in the region. Additionally, the Willow Creek 7-8 school, located just 6.8 miles from Three Forks 7-8, has shown more promising performance in recent years, with a 3-star rating and higher proficiency rates in several subjects.

182

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,201

Per pupil spending ?

34.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 East Neal
Three Forks, MT 59752

(406) 285-3224

District: Three Forks Elementary

Students who attend Three Forks 7-8 usually attend:

High:

Three Forks High School

Feeder schools for Three Forks 7-8:

Elementary:

Three Forks Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2023 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 47th (2025) from a 14th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Science scores 30 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg39%

Montana avg40%

117^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

205^th of 387Three Forks 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	48.4	117 of 222	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.0	86 of 123	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	17.8	160 of 187	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.7	139 of 190	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.6	134 of 200	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.8	38 of 60	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	31 of 58	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.7	44 of 81	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.3	106 of 156	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.9	76 of 159	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.6	103 of 156	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.9	111 of 161	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.2	96 of 156	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.0	55 of 147	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.1	72 of 149	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.0	108 of 147	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	62.4	53 of 146	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	58.2	73 of 164	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	72.4	39 of 171	77.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+5 vs state

Mathematics36%~ state avg

Science9%-30 vs state

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Schools Near Three Forks 7-8

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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
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
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
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
Harrison 6-8	Public	6-8	120 Harrison St	Harrison	59735	Madison County	Harrison K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 685-3428	16	2	10.3	37.5%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.7	149^th of 222 public middle schools	32.9%		15.9	106^th of 123 public middle schools	13.8%	43	37.5	31.3	$23,818
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Three Forks 7-8

Is Three Forks 7-8 a good school?

Three Forks 7-8 ranks 117^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Three Forks 7-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 182 students attended Three Forks 7-8.

What district is Three Forks 7-8 in?

Three Forks Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Three Forks 7-8?

Students at Three Forks 7-8 are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Three Forks 7-8 attend?

Students who attend Three Forks 7-8 usually go on to attend Three Forks High School

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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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