Summary:
The 59201 zip code area in Montana is home to three middle schools: Northside School, Wolf Point 7-8, and Frontier 7-8. These schools serve students in grades 7-8 and are part of the Wolf Point Elementary and Frontier Elementary districts.
Among the three schools, Frontier 7-8 stands out as the highest-performing, with the smallest enrollment of 21 students and the lowest student-teacher ratio of 6.3 to 1. This small school has the highest proficiency rates in science, English language arts, and mathematics, and it was ranked 54th out of 190 Montana middle schools in the 2021-2022 school year, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the Wolf Point 7-8 school, with 108 students, has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years, from 117th out of 123 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 189th out of 222 in 2024-2025, despite outperforming the district and state averages in some subject areas.
Across all three schools, the free/reduced lunch rate is 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The spending per student ranges from $12,363 to $12,524, which is higher than the state average, but the schools' performance suggests that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios may be contributing to their academic outcomes. Overall, the middle schools in the 59201 zip code area present a mixed picture, with Frontier 7-8 standing out as a high-performing school and the Wolf Point schools facing challenges in maintaining their academic standing.
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