Serving 601 students in grades 6-8, Will James Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MT
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Will James Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Will James Middle School is 0.46, which is more 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Will James Middle School?
601 students attend Will James Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Will James Middle School students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Will James Middle School?
Will James Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Will James Middle School offer ?
Will James Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Will James Middle School part of?
Will James is a very loving and wonderful environment for students to learn and grow. Getting kids ready for high school. An overall amazing school. I would recommend to go there.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alias
32/21/2019
I don''t go to this school but I heard it''s and awesome school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Desi Mang
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
