Serving 196 students in grades 4-5, Frenchtown Intermediate 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frenchtown Intermediate School's student population of 196 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frenchtown Intermediate 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 Frenchtown Intermediate School is 0.19, 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
#361 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frenchtown Intermediate School's ranking?
Frenchtown Intermediate School is ranked #361 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Frenchtown Intermediate School?
196 students attend Frenchtown Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Frenchtown Intermediate School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frenchtown Intermediate School?
Frenchtown Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frenchtown Intermediate School offer ?
Frenchtown Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Frenchtown Intermediate School part of?
Frenchtown Intermediate School is part of Frenchtown K-12 Schools School District.
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