Serving 661 students in grades 5-8, Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Whitefish Middle 5-8 ranks within the top 10% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitefish Middle 5-8 is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Whitefish Middle 5-8?
661 students attend Whitefish Middle 5-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Whitefish Middle 5-8 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefish Middle 5-8?
Whitefish Middle 5-8 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Whitefish Middle 5-8 offer ?
Whitefish Middle 5-8 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Whitefish Middle 5-8 part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 661 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
