Summary:
The 59865 zip code in Montana is home to a single middle school, St Ignatius Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the St Ignatius K-12 Schools district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, its academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below state averages.
St Ignatius Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, going from 140 out of 187 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 160 out of 222 in 2024-2025. Only 29.03% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 25.81% are proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 43.09% and 36.77%, respectively. However, the school's science performance is stronger, with 46.34% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 38.16%.
The school faces significant challenges, including a very high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 100%, which suggests a high level of socioeconomic disadvantage among the student population. Addressing these academic performance gaps, particularly in core subjects, and exploring ways to better support the needs of the school's socioeconomically disadvantaged students should be priorities for the district and school leadership.
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