Serving 724 students in grades 7-8, North 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 46% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 724 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 724 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North 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 North Middle School is 0.40, which is more 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
#251 out of 722 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
77%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #251 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
724 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Great Falls Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 3/2/2019
I actually go to the school and have discussed and experienced almost all of the teachers in some way. The curriculum is good and paced well and really only lacks in the two subjects where there are not honors/accelerated classes available. Key point: some students are not challenged enough because they are not enrolled in honors classes. All of the honors classes I`ve taken were and are above par and challenged the students well enough to teach them. As for the extra curricular activities, they are great. Overall the lack of challenge or the essence of mediocrity boils down to the student and the part they play in their own education. No one at North will hand you success, but with realistic but hard work, I`ve seen amazing things happen. The staff are nice to the majority of students, the ones who are not intentionally disruptive for attention or what have you, and the only real complaint I have is with the budgeting skills which have caused us to go to trimesters instead of quarters. Honestly this change is not bad because I could see GFPS going that way anyway and NMS still runs on a quarter esc schedule with early outs on quarter days. The only thing that changes is when grades are pulled and how many related arts are available. Again, the amount of "extra" you get out of your time at North will be heavily proportional to the "extra" you give in, so before blaming the school for being average, think about how you many opportunities it provides for those who decide to put the work in to be above average.
2 2/13/2016
As a military family, we've moved a lot and have been to a few different schools. This one by far is the worst. I know there are worse schools out there but we have never encountered one so it was a huge disappointment. The teachers don't challenge the kids. I really feel they try to cram so much into a day, it's just really not necessary. They had an open house which was extremely rushed so it was borderline pointless. There really isn't a whole lot of good things to say. The only one so far at least is the 7th grade counselor is nice. For a school that has been around for quite some time, it's just an unfortunate mess. It's definitely just an "average" school. Nothing has stood out as great and has had us seriously thinking about homeschooling.
2 7/1/2007
Unfortunately, North Middle School continues its mediocre approach to education. While certainly not the worst middle school that we've encountered, it still remains below average. We would rate the quality of academic programs as "average," but it speaks volumes when a former Great Falls school board member decides to put her/his child in another school because North isn't challenging enough.However, to be fair, we would rate the music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities as "above average."The "open classroom" approach detracts from North's learning atmosphere and, while several teachers can be rated as "outstanding," the majority of the teaching staff seems to be either "average" or "just below average."The level of parental involvement is a real problem at North - there are a handful of parents who seem to control administrative policy, and favoritism runs high...
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