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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 59457

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474

Students

Top rankedLewistown 7-854^th of 222 Montana middle schools

Summary:

The 59457 zip code area is home to two middle schools: Lewis & Clark School and Lewistown 7-8. Based on the available data, Lewistown 7-8 stands out as the higher-performing school, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Montana and outpacing the local Lewistown Elementary district and the state in academic achievement.

Lewistown 7-8 has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to a 3-star rating for Lewis & Clark School. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than those of Lewis & Clark School, as well as the district and state averages. Additionally, Lewistown 7-8 has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.5, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

While Lewis & Clark School serves a slightly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the difference in this metric between the two schools is relatively small. The spending per student data for Lewistown 7-8 in the 2018-2019 school year ($9,262) provides a useful benchmark, though more recent information would be needed to draw further conclusions. Overall, the data suggests that Lewistown 7-8 is the standout middle school in the 59457 zip code area, offering a higher-quality educational experience for its students.

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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
Lewis & Clark School	Public	4-6	212 Crystal Drive	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-2811	276	17	16.1	47.1%	255 (92.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)								(n/a)	41.6	45.1	$12,523
Lewistown 7-8	Public	7-8	914 West Main	Lewistown	59457	Fergus County	Lewistown Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 535-5419	198	15	13.5	46.0%	165 (83.3%)	3 (1.5%)	14 (7.1%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	67	54^th of 222 public middle schools	75.7%		71.6	32^nd of 123 public middle schools	74.0%	22	50.3	45.6	$12,477

Cities Near Zip Code 59457

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lewistown	0.26 mi	8
Moore	13.71 mi	3
Hobson	21.46 mi	3	37^th
Grass Range	22.43 mi	4
Roy	29.43 mi	3

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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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