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Browning Middle School

900 S. Piegan, Browning, MT 59417 · (406) 338-2725 · Glacier County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL368 STUDENTS
Enrollment
368
Middle
DISTRICT 183 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
368 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 58%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
124
Grade 7
107
Grade 8
137
Student demographics
White
51%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 7%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
35195%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16344%
Female
20556%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
9.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
2.0%
MT avg 36.0%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
368
+96 (+35%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 11.1:1
% White
1%
was 0%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Browning Middle School

Located at 900 S. Piegan, in Browning, Montana, Browning Middle School is a sizable intermediate school that works with 368 students (grades 6 through 8), part of Browning Elem. Compared to the state average of about 139 students per school, that is 165% larger than typical.

Browning Middle School is one of 7 schools operated by Browning Elem, a district that serves 1,280 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Browning Middle School reports that 95% of students identify as Native American, making the school strongly Native American-majority.

In terms of school funding signals, The school currently runs with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.5:1. The state averages around 11.3:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Glacier County (around 90%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Glacier County) records that the typical household earns roughly $46,875 per year, about 17% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 21%. Browning Middle School is one of 18 public schools in Glacier County (combined enrollment of about 2,685 students).

Nearest neighbor: Browning Elementary, around 0.5 miles off. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Looking at the recent track record. Browning Middle School's enrollment has rose 35% since 2018, when it stood at 272 (now 368). The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 11.1:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.

On allk12, the feed for Browning Middle School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Glacier County at a glance

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Population
13,637
Census ACS
Median income
$46,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
21%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,685 students

Quick facts

School name
Browning Middle School
District
Browning Elem
Address
900 S. Piegan, Browning, MT 59417
Phone
(406) 338-2725
County
Glacier County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
368
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
368 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
300514000872
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Browning Middle School
How many students attend Browning Middle School?
Browning Middle School enrolls approximately 368 students in grades 06-08.
Is Browning Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Browning Middle School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Browning Middle School have?
Browning Middle School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Browning Middle School?
Student demographics at Browning Middle School are roughly 1% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Two or more.
What district is Browning Middle School in?
Browning Middle School is part of Browning Elem.
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