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West Yellowstone 6-8

Public Grades 6-8
31st
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 222 Montana Middle Schools
Better than 86% of Montana middle schools
Summary

West Yellowstone 6-8 is a public middle school in West Yellowstone, Montana, serving 65 students in grades 6-8. As part of the West Yellowstone K-12 District, which is ranked 167 out of 387 districts in the state, this school has consistently outperformed the state and district averages in academic proficiency.

With a strong focus on student achievement, West Yellowstone 6-8 has seen its statewide ranking rise from 148 out of 190 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 31 out of 222 middle schools in 2024-2025, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have all exceeded the state averages, demonstrating its commitment to providing a high-quality education. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 15 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students.

While the school serves a significant percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 41.54% to 47.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, this diversity presents both challenges and opportunities for the school. By supporting the unique needs of its student population, West Yellowstone 6-8 continues to make strides in academic achievement and statewide recognition, positioning itself as a strong-performing middle school in the region.

65
Students ?
13.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,615
Per pupil spending ?
41.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 411 N Geyser
       West Yellowstone, MT  59758

(406) 646-7617

District: West Yellowstone K-12


Students who attend West Yellowstone 6-8 usually attend:

High:    West Yellowstone High School

Feeder schools for West Yellowstone 6-8:

Elementary:    West Yellowstone School
Racial breakdown:

White:
52.3%
Hispanic:
44.6%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 15th percentile in 2008 → 86th in 2025
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Montana average (54% vs 40% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 14% of Montana middle schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 71 percentile points since 2008
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school54%
District avg45%
Montana avg40%
31st of 222
Montana public middle schools ?
Top 14%▲ up 39 pts since 2015
From bottom 47% (2015) to top 14% (2025)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
167th of 387West Yellowstone K-12 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMontana percentileRating
202574.531 of 22286.0%★★★★☆
202463.040 of 12367.5%★★★☆☆
202227.0148 of 19022.1%★☆☆☆☆
202147.2109 of 20045.5%★★☆☆☆
201543.582 of 15647.4%★★☆☆☆
201359.081 of 15949.1%★★☆☆☆
201253.193 of 15640.4%★★☆☆☆
201047.4108 of 15630.8%★★☆☆☆
200952.091 of 14738.1%★★☆☆☆
200834.1127 of 14914.8%★☆☆☆☆
200740.1115 of 14721.8%★☆☆☆☆
200621.9131 of 14610.3%★☆☆☆☆
200567.249 of 16470.1%★★★★☆
200435.2126 of 17126.3%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts57%+14 vs state
Mathematics52%+15 vs state
Science50%+12 vs state

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Students at West Yellowstone 6-8 are 52% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

West Yellowstone 6-8 ranks 31st of 222 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 65 students attended West Yellowstone 6-8.


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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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