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Ulm Junior High

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Ulm Junior High ranks 30 th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Ulm Junior High is a public middle school in Ulm, MT, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 15 students. This small school has shown strong academic performance, ranking 30th out of 222 Montana middle schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With proficiency rates exceeding state averages in core subjects, Ulm Junior High stands out for its exceptional student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5:1 to 6:1.

Compared to nearby schools, Ulm Junior High outperforms Centerville 6-8 and Vaughn 6-8 in academic proficiency and statewide rankings. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Cascade 6-8 and the larger North Middle School in Great Falls. Interestingly, Ulm Junior High's spending per student, at $9,442, is higher than the nearby East Middle School and North Middle School, suggesting a strong investment in the school's resources and programs.

While Ulm Junior High has shown impressive academic performance, the school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 27.78% in 2023-2024 to 40% in 2024-2025. This may indicate socioeconomic challenges within the school's community, an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted support. Additionally, the school's fluctuating performance and ranking over the years suggest the need to maintain consistent academic excellence. Overall, Ulm Junior High's small size, strong investment, and high academic achievement make it a unique and compelling option for families in the Ulm area.

Students ?

5.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,973

Per pupil spending ?

40%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6 Ulm Vaughn Road
Ulm, MT 59485

(406) 866-3313

District: Ulm Elementary

Students who attend Ulm Junior High usually attend:

High:

Cascade High School

Feeder schools for Ulm Junior High:

Elementary:	Fairhaven Colony
	Ulm School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

Two or more races:

13.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2005 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (62% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Montana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2005

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg46%

Montana avg40%

30^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 387Ulm 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	75.0	30 of 222	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.0	26 of 187	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	37.8	131 of 190	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	131 of 200	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	92.3	4 of 156	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	74.6	21 of 147	85.7%	★★★★☆
2005	64.5	56 of 164	65.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science100%+62 vs state

Mathematics79%+42 vs state

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

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Schools Near Ulm Junior High

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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
Ulm Junior High	Public	6-8	6 Ulm Vaughn Road	Ulm	59485	Cascade County	Ulm Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 866-3313	15	3	5.0	40.0%	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	75	30^th of 222 public middle schools	86.5%					(n/a)	42.9	78.6	$26,973
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
North Middle School	Public	7-8	2601 8th Street NE	Great Falls	59404	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 268-6525	764	51	14.9	44.0%	582 (76.2%)	6 (0.8%)	52 (6.8%)	7 (0.9%)	30 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (11.4%)	60.3	80^th of 222 public middle schools	64.0%					(n/a)	51.3	43.3	$13,432
East Middle School	Public	7-8	4040 Central Avenue	Great Falls	59405	Cascade County	Great Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 268-6500	764	57	13.4	63.5%	498 (65.2%)	7 (0.9%)	64 (8.4%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.0%)	2 (0.3%)	100 (13.1%)	39.8	144^th of 222 public middle schools	35.1%					(n/a)	38.6	29.9	$13,151
Cascade 6-8	Public	6-8	321 Central Ave W	Cascade	59421	Cascade County	Cascade Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 468-2267	74	4	16.9	32.4%	72 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	73.4	35^th of 222 public middle schools	84.2%					(n/a)	58.1	58.1	$12,103
Centerville 6-8	Public	6-8	693 Stockett Rd	Sand Coulee	59472	Cascade County	Centerville Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 736-5167	65	5	13.2	49.2%	54 (83.1%)	1 (1.5%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	55.3	100^th of 222 public middle schools	55.0%		22.4	100^th of 123 public middle schools	18.7%		48.3	34.5	$10,450

Frequently Asked Questions about Ulm Junior High

What district is Ulm Junior High in?

Ulm Elementary

How many students attend Ulm Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 15 students attended Ulm Junior High.

What high school do graduates of Ulm Junior High attend?

Students who attend Ulm Junior High usually go on to attend Cascade High School

Is Ulm Junior High a good school?

Ulm Junior High ranks 30^th of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ulm Junior High?

Students at Ulm Junior High are 87% White, 13% Two or more races.

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