Summary:
The 59644 zip code is home to a single standout middle school, Townsend 7-8, which serves grades 7-8 and is part of the Townsend K-12 Schools district. This school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 17% of middle schools in Montana and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Townsend 7-8 outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 58.88% of its students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 43.09% statewide, and 48.6% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 36.77% statewide. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15:1, lower than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.
While 39.47% of Townsend 7-8 students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-2025, indicating a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity, the school has maintained its high performance. This suggests the school is effectively serving students from a range of backgrounds and providing a quality education to the community.
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