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Whitefish Middle 5-8

Public Grades 5-8

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 95% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Whitefish Middle 5-8 is a high-performing public middle school in Whitefish, Montana, serving grades 5-8 and part of the Whitefish Elementary School District. The school has consistently ranked among the top 10-20 middle schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Whitefish Middle 5-8 stands out for its strong academic performance, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 62.7% proficiency in ELA, 61.39% in Math, and 69.47% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.0 to 15.5 over the past few years, lower than many nearby schools.

While the surrounding schools, such as Kalispell Middle School, Evergreen Junior High, and Helena Flats 7-8, have 100% free and reduced lunch rates, Whitefish Middle 5-8 has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at around 26-28% in recent years. This suggests the school may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. However, the school's consistent excellence is a testament to the effective teaching practices and the support of the Whitefish Elementary School District.

657

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,426

Per pupil spending ?

26.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 East Second Street
Whitefish, MT 59937

(406) 862-8650

District: Whitefish Elementary

Students who attend Whitefish Middle 5-8 usually attend:

High:

Whitefish High School

Feeder schools for Whitefish Middle 5-8:

Elementary:

L A Muldown School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2013 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Montana average (64% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Montana middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Montana avg40%

10^th of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 387Whitefish 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	86.4	10 of 222	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.1	14 of 187	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	88.0	16 of 190	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	72.5	46 of 200	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	74.4	10 of 60	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.3	4 of 58	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	81.7	3 of 55	94.5%	★★★★★
2016	86.5	7 of 81	91.4%	★★★★★
2015	87.0	9 of 156	94.2%	★★★★★
2013	77.1	18 of 159	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	74.8	21 of 156	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	72.5	28 of 161	82.6%	★★★★☆
2010	68.5	39 of 156	75.0%	★★★★☆
2009	69.6	33 of 147	77.6%	★★★★☆
2008	70.2	28 of 149	81.2%	★★★★☆
2007	60.1	55 of 147	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.1	57 of 146	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	80.5	20 of 164	87.8%	★★★★☆
2004	68.6	48 of 171	71.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science69%+31 vs state

English Language Arts63%+20 vs state

Mathematics61%+25 vs state

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Schools Near Whitefish Middle 5-8

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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
Whitefish Middle 5-8	Public	5-8	600 East Second Street	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Whitefish Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-8650	657	44	15.0	26.8%	586 (89.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.0%)	86.4	10^th of 222 public middle schools	95.5%					(n/a)	62.7	61.4	$12,426
Bissell 7-8	Public	7-8	5955 Farm To Market Road	Whitefish	59937	Flathead County	Olney-Bissell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 862-2828	17	2	10.2	35.3%	16 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	115^th of 222 public middle schools	48.2%		88.6	7^th of 123 public middle schools	94.3%	108	50.0	16.7	$19,119
Columbia Falls Junior High School	Public	6-8	1805 Talbot Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Columbia Falls Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-6530	547	37	14.9	98.9%	471 (86.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.4%)	50.5	110^th of 222 public middle schools	50.5%		81.8	16^th of 123 public middle schools	87.0%	94	44.6	37.3	$12,802
Deer Park 6-8	Public	6-8	2105 Middle Road	Columbia Falls	59912	Flathead County	Deer Park Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 892-5388	48	4	12.3	25.0%	45 (93.8%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	87.6	8^th of 222 public middle schools	96.4%		77.1	23^rd of 123 public middle schools	81.3%	15	70.0	70.0	$8,238
Helena Flats 7-8	Public	7-8	1000 Helena Flats Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Helena Flats Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 257-2301	40	4	10.6	100.0%	33 (82.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	61	77^th of 222 public middle schools	65.3%					(n/a)	41.7	50.0	$11,722
West Valley Middle School	Public	5-8	2290 Farm To Market Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	West Valley Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7239	372	20	18.9	29.3%	323 (86.8%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	62.1	72^nd of 222 public middle schools	67.6%					(n/a)	56.6	39.6	$6,822
Evergreen Junior High	Public	5-8	20 West Evergreen Drive	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Evergreen Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-1131	285	21	13.9	100.0%	239 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	35.3	154^th of 222 public middle schools	30.6%		38.9	76^th of 123 public middle schools	38.2%	78	32.3	31.7	$14,793
Kalispell Middle School	Public	6-8	205 NW Lane	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Kalispell Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 751-3800	1,049	69	15.2	100.0%	909 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.6%)	13 (1.2%)	11 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (4.4%)	62.2	69^th of 222 public middle schools	68.9%		70.3	33^rd of 123 public middle schools	73.2%	36	51.8	40.8	$11,851
Fair-Mont-Egan Middle School	Public	6-8	797 Fairmont Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 755-7072	41	3	15.1	100.0%	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68	51^st of 222 public middle schools	77.0%					(n/a)	55.3	52.5	$11,712
Cayuse Prairie 7-8	Public	7-8	897 Lake Blaine Road	Kalispell	59901	Flathead County	Cayuse Prairie Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 756-4560	57	4	14.8	29.8%	49 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	65.2	58^th of 222 public middle schools	73.9%					(n/a)	51.8	54.4	$12,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Whitefish Middle 5-8

How many students attend Whitefish Middle 5-8?

In the 2024-25 school year, 657 students attended Whitefish Middle 5-8.

Is Whitefish Middle 5-8 a good school?

Yes! Whitefish Middle 5-8 is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 222 Montana middle schools.

What district is Whitefish Middle 5-8 in?

Whitefish Elementary

What high school do graduates of Whitefish Middle 5-8 attend?

Students who attend Whitefish Middle 5-8 usually go on to attend Whitefish High School

What is the racial makeup of Whitefish Middle 5-8?

Students at Whitefish Middle 5-8 are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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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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