Enrollment
34
Middle
DISTRICT 55 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALBERTON K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 300186001007
Alberton Middle School
306 Railroad Ave, Alberton, MT 59820 · (406) 722-4413 · Mineral County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
34 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 9 | 26% |
| Grade 7 | 11 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 14 | 41% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Alberton Middle School→Alberton High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Alberton K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Montana average is about 47 of 100.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Alberton Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #133 of 227 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
+5 (+17%) vs 2020
0% since 2000-01, when it was 34
Student : Teacher
6.2:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34 | 5.5 | 6.2:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 36 | 5.9 | 6.1:1 | 100% (36) |
| 2022-23 | 26 | 2.6 | 9.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 29 | 2 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 18 | 2.5 | 7.3:1 | 100% (18) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 100% (18) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 2 | 11.0:1 | 86% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 34 | 2 | 17.0:1 | 38% (13) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alberton Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 89% (18 to 34); teachers up 120% (2.5 to 5.5).
About Alberton Middle School
Alberton Middle School is classified as a middle school. It is located in Alberton, Montana. Enrollment is 34 students in 2024-25, and the school serves grades 6 through 8. Against the 139-student average for middle schools in Montana, enrollment here is 76% lower.
Alberton Middle School is a school in Alberton K-12 Schools. The district has 3 schools and 164 students.
At Alberton Middle School, White students make up 94% of the student body. The remaining students are 3% Hispanic and 3% Black. The county population is about 92% White, within a few points of the school.
The ratio of students to teachers is 6.2:1, with 5.5 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, middle schools in Montana average 11.3:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 100%. That is close to the 100% average for public schools in Mineral County.
In the county around the school, Mineral County, median household income is about $63,450, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Alberton Middle School is among the 9 public schools in Mineral County.
The nearest public school is Alberton Elementary, at less than a tenth of a mile. There are 2 other public schools within five miles.
Alberton Middle School is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Distant.
The student count in 2024-25 was 34, 17% above the 29 of 2020-21. The school's ratio fell from 14.5:1 to 6.2:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Conversations here can range across science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Mineral County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,959
Census ACS
Median income
$63,450
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
678 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Alberton K-12 Schools
- Alberton ElementaryElementary · 89 students
- Alberton High SchoolHigh · 41 students
Other schools in Alberton
- Alberton ElementaryElementary · 89 students
- Alberton High SchoolHigh · 41 students
Nearby schools
- Alberton Elementary0.0 mi · 89
- Alberton High School0.0 mi · 41
- Frenchtown High School11.3 mi · 364
- Bronc Fast Track11.3 mi · 53
- Frenchtown 6-811.3 mi · 311
- Frenchtown Elementary School12.0 mi · 415
Frequently asked questions
About Alberton Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Alberton Middle School?
Alberton Middle School enrolls approximately 34 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Alberton Middle School serve?
Alberton Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Alberton Middle School?
Approximately 6.2:1 students per teacher at Alberton Middle School.
What is the student diversity at Alberton Middle School?
Student demographics at Alberton Middle School are roughly 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black.
What district is Alberton Middle School in?
Alberton Middle School is part of Alberton K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.