Serving 17 students in grades 7-8, Dutton/brady Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutton/brady Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Dutton/brady Middle School's student population of 17 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dutton/brady Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutton/brady Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutton/brady Middle School's ranking?
Dutton/brady Middle School is ranked #313 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Dutton/brady Middle School?
17 students attend Dutton/brady Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dutton/brady Middle School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutton/brady Middle School?
Dutton/brady Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dutton/brady Middle School offer ?
Dutton/brady Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dutton/brady Middle School part of?
Dutton/brady Middle School is part of Dutton/Brady K-12 Schools School District.
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