Serving 446 students in grades 5-8, Ronan 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 27% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ronan Middle School's student population of 446 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ronan 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 Ronan Middle School is 0.55, 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
#557 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
61%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
27%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronan Middle School's ranking?
Ronan Middle School is ranked #557 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Ronan Middle School?
446 students attend Ronan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ronan Middle School students are American Indian, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronan Middle School?
Ronan Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ronan Middle School offer ?
Ronan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ronan Middle School part of?
Ronan Middle School is part of Ronan Elementary School District.
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