Enrollment
17
Middle
DISTRICT 32 · STATE 139
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ARROWHEAD ELEM·NCES 300230000199
Arrowhead Middle School
1489 East River Rd, Pray, MT 59065 · (406) 333-4359 · Park County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL17 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
13.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
9 students
DISTRICT 56% · 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 5 | 11 | 65% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 6% |
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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Arrowhead Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Arrowhead Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17 | #178 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
17
+13 (+325%) vs 2020
-26% since 2000-01, when it was 23
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 4.0:1
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 | 17 | 1.3 | 13.3:1 | 53% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 7 | 1.9 | 3.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1 | 0.9 | 1.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 4 | 1 | 4.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 8 | 1.5 | 5.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 1 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 76% (13) |
| 2000-01 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Arrowhead Middle School.
Since 2017-18: students up 113% (8 to 17); teachers down 15% (1.5 to 1.3).
About Arrowhead Middle School
Arrowhead Middle School is a very small middle school serving families in Pray, Montana. It had 17 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 5 through 8. Middle schools in Montana have about 139 students on average; enrollment here is 88% lower.
Arrowhead Elem enrolls 63 students, and its 2 schools include Arrowhead Middle School.
Arrowhead Middle School is 82% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 12% multiracial and 6% Hispanic. Census estimates put the White share of Park County's population at about 91%.
Its ratio of 13.3:1 is based on 1.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for middle schools in Montana is 11.3:1, so this school has more students per teacher. In all, 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Park County, the average is 43%.
The school is in Park County, where median household income comes to about $70,047, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Arrowhead Middle School shares Park County with 14 other public schools.
Arrowhead Elementary, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school.
Arrowhead Middle School is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
The school's enrollment figures are 4 for 2020-21 and 17 for 2024-25. Differences this large can reflect a change in grade levels, a boundary change, or a merger. The ratio was 4.0:1 in 2020-21 and 13.3:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for Arrowhead Middle School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Park County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,710
Census ACS
Median income
$70,047
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
1,656 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Arrowhead Middle schools
One other US public school is named Arrowhead Middle. Arrowhead Middle School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Arrowhead MiddleKansas City, KS · 412 students
Nearby schools
- Arrowhead Elementary0.0 mi · 46
- Pine Creek School10.0 mi · 29
- Pine Creek 6-810.0 mi · 15
- B A Winans School18.5 mi · 267
- Park High School19.0 mi · 420
- Sleeping Giant Middle Sch19.1 mi · 261
Frequently asked questions
About Arrowhead Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Arrowhead Middle School?
Arrowhead Middle School enrolls approximately 17 students in grades 05-08.
Is Arrowhead Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Arrowhead Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many teachers does Arrowhead Middle School have?
Arrowhead Middle School employs 1 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Arrowhead Middle School?
At Arrowhead Middle School, the student body is approximately 82% White, 6% Hispanic, 12% Two or more.
Is Arrowhead Middle School public or private?
Arrowhead Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Arrowhead Elem.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.